fullness

noun

full·​ness ˈfu̇l-nəs How to pronounce fullness (audio)
variants or less commonly fulness
: the quality or state of being full
Phrases
in the fullness of time
: at some point : eventually

Examples of fullness in a Sentence

has regained fullness of motor control
Recent Examples on the Web Another benefit cherries provide is that they are considered a low-calorie food, which can be helpful with healthy weight management, especially when considering that their high fiber content also helps with feelings of fullness. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 6 Aug. 2024 Fat helps maintain energy levels and satiety (a content feeling of fullness). Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2024 Hairstyles for thin or fine hair Hairstylists agree that one of the best hacks to ensure finer hair looks abundant and thick is to ensure the style is cut with a blunt edge—this keeps the silhouette robust and creates the illusion of fullness. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2024 Whiskey, with its broad shoulders and oaky fullness, can be almost completely disarmed by tarting it up with fresh lemon juice and balancing with simple syrup, as bartenders have been doing since roughly forever. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for fullness 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fullness was in the 14th century

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“Fullness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fullness. Accessed 20 Aug. 2024.

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