Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Having richness and intensity of flavor or aroma.
- adjective Rich and intense.
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- adjective Of wine, having a
full body .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective marked by richness and fullness of flavor
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Examples
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Scientists have found a fifth taste sensation called umami, often described as full-bodied, savory, or rich.
The Most Complete Food Counter, 2nd Edition Annette B. Natow Ph.d. 2006
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The good news is that armed with just a few simple rules, you can decipher the most complicated of wine labels, helping you avoid the pitfalls of confusing a sweet with a dry wine or a full-bodied red with a light, fruity Beaujolais.
How to Read a Wine Label Will Lyons 2011
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When many of the best teachers, using technology, are still only masters of multimedia, rather than masters of a lesson, with a full-bodied story from start to finish, a poke may be needed.
Ken Royal: Creatively Carving Education Change Ken Royal 2012
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When many of the best teachers, using technology, are still only masters of multimedia, rather than masters of a lesson, with a full-bodied story from start to finish, a poke may be needed.
Ken Royal: Creatively Carving Education Change Ken Royal 2012
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When many of the best teachers, using technology, are still only masters of multimedia, rather than masters of a lesson, with a full-bodied story from start to finish, a poke may be needed.
Ken Royal: Creatively Carving Education Change Ken Royal 2012
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While winemaker Mike Hirby is no longer as of just recently making wines at Realm, his legacy is impressive, especially with wines such as this dense, full-bodied Cabernet marked by notes of dark cherry and spice.
The Most Powerful Grower in Napa Lettie Teague 2011
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But the reader's experience likely would have been more full-bodied if instead of, "…seen from Central Park West in the mid-70s," the caption had read, "...seen from Bono's amazing $50 gazillion duplex penthouse where he spends all of one week a year."
Secret Views on Display Ralph Gardner Jr. 2012
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It's surprisingly full-bodied—a Soave with presence.
Italy's Soave Makes a Refreshing Return Lettie Teague 2011
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Seek out the Rendezvous, a French farmhouse ale that is sweet and full-bodied.
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When many of the best teachers, using technology, are still only masters of multimedia, rather than masters of a lesson, with a full-bodied story from start to finish, a poke may be needed.
Ken Royal: Creatively Carving Education Change Ken Royal 2012
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