full-bodied

/'ful'bɔdid/
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full-bodied

The chef describes the new coffee as full-bodied and rich.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Having a rich, strong, and satisfying flavor or aroma: Used primarily to describe beverages, especially wines, coffees, or spirits, that have a complex, intense, and well-rounded taste and a substantial, often viscous, feel in the mouth.
    • Substantial and complete in character or quality: Can describe things other than beverages that possess a rich, deep, or powerful quality.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • This full-bodied red wine pairs perfectly with steak.
    • He prefers a full-bodied coffee that can stand up to milk.
    • The orchestra produced a wonderfully full-bodied sound.
Advanced Usage
  • Sensory Description: The term is often used in professional tasting notes to describe the combination of flavor intensity, alcohol content, tannins (in wine), and mouthfeel.
    • The critic's notes described the beer as surprisingly full-bodied for its light color.
  • Metaphorical Use: Can be applied metaphorically to describe art, music, or writing that feels rich, complete, and substantial.
    • The novel is celebrated for its full-bodied portrayal of 19th-century life.
Variants and Related Words
  • Body (n): In the context of beverages, "body" refers to the weight, thickness, and overall texture felt in the mouth. A "full-bodied" drink has a lot of body.
    • This tea lacks body; it's quite thin.
  • Light-bodied (adj): The opposite of full-bodied; describing a drink that is delicate, thin, or less intense in flavor and mouthfeel.
    • She chose a light-bodied white wine for the appetizer.
Synonyms
  • Robust: Strong and full of flavor; hearty.
  • Rich: Having a lot of flavor, often implying sweetness or depth.
  • Hearty: Wholesome and substantial in flavor or character.
Antonyms
  • Thin: Lacking in flavor, body, or substance.
  • Watery: Diluted and weak in flavor.
  • Light-bodied: Delicate and lacking intensity.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • To have body: A phrase used to describe a drink's substantial texture and richness.
    • A good stout should have body.
  • Full-flavored: Similar in meaning, emphasizing strong and complete taste.
    • It's a full-flavored ale with hints of caramel.
full-bodied

The chef describes the new coffee as full-bodied and rich.

Adjective
  1. marked by richness and fullness of flavor
    • a rich ruby port
    • full-bodied wines
    • a robust claret
    • the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee

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