full-bodied

/ˌfʊl ˈbɒdid/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌfʊl ˈbɑːdid/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfu̇l-ˌbä-dēd/ (ame, mw)

full-bodied — adjective

1. describing a drink or food, especially wine, that has a deep, rich flavour you c

1.形容詞C1
釋義

describing a drink or food, especially wine, that has a deep, rich flavour you can really feel on your tongue

例句

Ayana ordered a full-bodied red wine to drink with her steak.

attributive: full-bodied + [drink noun]

The shop owner recommended a full-bodied coffee from the highlands of Kenya.

common collocation: full-bodied coffee

同義詞
  • rich

    broader; covers texture and flavour for many foods, not only drinks

  • robust

    emphasises bold, assertive flavour; common in wine and coffee reviews

  • hearty

    more about filling, warming food than about depth of flavour on the tongue

反義詞
  • light

    thin, low in flavour weight; the standard opposite for wine and coffee

  • thin

    informal; suggests watery and disappointing

文法句型

full-bodied + [drink/food noun]

be full-bodied

用法筆記

Subject is almost always a beverage (wine, beer, coffee, tea) or a flavour-forward food (cheese, oil, sauce). Often appears in tasting notes and menu descriptions.

常見錯誤

❌The water was full-bodied.
✅The wine was full-bodied.
💡plain water has no flavour profile, so the word does not apply.
❌a full-body wine
✅a full-bodied wine
💡the form is the -ed adjective, never bare 'full-body' before a noun.

2. describing a voice, instrument, or musical tone that sounds warm, deep, and plea

2.形容詞C2
釋義

describing a voice, instrument, or musical tone that sounds warm, deep, and pleasingly powerful

例句

Nora's full-bodied alto filled the small chapel during the evening concert.

attributive: full-bodied + [voice noun]

The cello produced a full-bodied sound that made the audience lean forward.

common collocation: full-bodied sound

同義詞
  • rich

    more general; covers any pleasing depth of sound

  • resonant

    emphasises echo and sustain rather than warm fullness

  • sonorous

    formal; suggests dignified, deep, and impressive sound

反義詞
  • tinny

    thin and metallic, the opposite of warm fullness

  • thin

    lacks depth and warmth

文法句型

full-bodied + [sound noun]

用法筆記

Subject is typically a voice (alto, tenor), an acoustic instrument (cello, organ, piano), or a recorded tone. Often paired with verbs like 'produce', 'have', 'sound'.

常見錯誤

❌The whistle was full-bodied.
✅The cello was full-bodied.
💡a thin, single-pitched sound source does not have enough depth to be described this way.

3. describing something abstract, such as an argument or performance, that feels co

3.形容詞C2
釋義

describing something abstract, such as an argument or performance, that feels complete and developed in every part

例句

The professor delivered a full-bodied defence of the new climate policy.

attributive: full-bodied + [abstract noun]

Critics praised the actor for a full-bodied performance as the doubting king.

common collocation: full-bodied performance

同義詞
  • thorough

    emphasises careful coverage of every detail

  • rounded

    suggests balance across different aspects rather than depth

  • comprehensive

    neutral; covers all relevant points without the warmth or richness implication

反義詞
  • thin

    lacking substance or development

  • superficial

    covers only the surface; opposite of complete and developed

文法句型

full-bodied + [abstract noun]

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1: here the noun is abstract (argument, defence, performance, plan), and the meaning is about completeness rather than flavour depth. Formal register; common in reviews and editorials.

常見錯誤

❌a full-bodied table
✅a sturdy table
💡concrete physical objects take other adjectives; this sense applies to abstract work or argument.