fulness
Definition
- Noun:
- The state of being full: "fulness" refers to the quality or condition of containing as much as possible; having no empty space.
- Abundance or completeness: It can mean a plentiful supply or the condition of being complete in every part.
- Richness or intensity: In reference to sound or color, "fulness" describes a deep, resonant quality or a strong, saturated hue.
Usage Examples
- (The moon was completely round and bright.)
- (She felt completely satisfied and no longer hungry.)
- (His voice was deep and resonant, carrying well.)
Advanced Usage
"the fulness of the heart": A biblical or poetic phrase meaning sincere, deep emotion.
- He spoke with the fulness of the heart, expressing genuine love. (He spoke with authentic, heartfelt emotion.)
"the fulness of time": A set or appropriate moment; the destined time.
- The prophecy was fulfilled in the fulness of time. (The prophecy came true at the exact, predetermined moment.)
Variants and Related Words
Full (adj): containing as much as possible; complete.
- The glass is full of water. (The glass has no empty space for more water.)
Fully (adv): completely or entirely.
- She fully understood the instructions. (She understood everything without any gaps.)
Fullness (n) (alternate spelling): same meaning as "fulness"; the more common modern spelling.
- The fullness of the harvest brought joy to the farmers. (The abundant harvest made the farmers happy.)
Synonyms
- Abundance: a very large quantity of something.
- Completeness: the state of having all necessary parts.
- Saturation: the state of being filled to capacity.
- Plenitude: a plentiful amount; fullness in a formal or literary sense.
Related Idioms
In the fullness of time: after a due period; eventually.
- In the fullness of time, all secrets will be revealed. (After enough time passes, everything will become known.)
To the full: to the greatest possible extent.
- She lived life to the full, embracing every opportunity. (She experienced life as completely as possible.)