fullness

noun

full·​ness ˈfu̇l-nəs How to pronounce fullness (audio)
variants or less commonly fulness
Synonyms of fullnessnext
: the quality or state of being full
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in the fullness of time

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Examples of fullness in a Sentence

has regained fullness of motor control
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Companies market high-protein diets to encourage weight loss because consuming more protein tends to increase feelings of fullness. — Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026 Anastasia’s ultra-slim Brow Wiz has been the industry’s answer for years because its micro-tip draws individual hairs where none exist while filling in patches with fullness. — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026 Better Weight Management The fiber and unsaturated fat content also help slow digestion, which reinforces lasting fullness, satiety, and post-meal satisfaction. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026 Short crown layers build lift and help create volume, which tricks the eye into seeing more density overall, and face-framing pieces create visual fullness around the face. — Marci Robin, Allure, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fullness

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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