full-bodied
adjEtymology From full + bodied.
1
Of a comestible, especially a beverage, having a rich flavor.
- a full-bodied wine
- a full-bodied coffee
2
Considered carefully from every aspect or in every detail; not missing any elements of analysis; thorough, robust.
- The entire cast is so adept at portraying full-bodied characters, especially the rather negative sides, that our attention is almost forced to gravitate to Evie as a central figure, if only because she is devoid of human meanness and foible.1988 December 25, Michael Bronski, “...And They Called It Puppy Love”, in Gay Community News, volume 16, number 24, page 8:
- Smith delivers a moving, full-bodied depiction of a man who has been knocked loose from his moorings and is trying to claw back into his own life.2021 January 5, Ben Fountain, “Who Was Nick Before 'Gatsby'?”, in New York Times:
- Derived terms
- full-bodied money