full-bodied

Deep and satisfying

Full-bodied describes something with rich, robust, or complete qualities.

Most often applied to wine, coffee, or beer: a full-bodied Cabernet, a full-bodied espresso blend.

The term suggests depth and intensity of flavor rather than thin or watery character.

It extends to sound, voice, or anything with satisfying substance: a full-bodied laugh, full-bodied prose.

wine

robust

Strong and durable

terroir · varietal · palate · mouthfeel · finish · velvety · complexity · depth · balance · decanting

physique

robust

Strong and durable

athletic · strapping · husky · brawny · solid · stout · hearty · voluptuous · curvaceous · ample

sound

resonant

Deeply vibrating with sound

reverberant · booming · bass · warm · timbre · vibrant · ringing · mellowness · projection · sustain

flavor

rich

Having much of something

depth · nuance · mouthfeel · finish · aftertaste · balance · fruitiness · spiciness · smokiness · earthiness

beer

malty

Tasting of grain

  • stoutHeavy, dark brewed beverage
  • porterBaggage carrier or dark brew
  • aleWarm-fermented malt drink

lager · hoppy · craft · draught · bock · amber · barley · yeast · brewing · cask

Categories
Opposites
richness/intensity of flavor or texture

full-bodiedthin

Small in diameter

light · weak · watery · light-bodied · diluted

substance/weight

full-bodiedthin

Small in diameter

watery · light · insubstantial · wispy · ethereal

Family

body, full, bodily, fullness, embody, bodies, embodiment, bodied, embodied

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G