noun
Uncommon
fullness
FUUL-nuhs
Fullness (noun) means the state of being full or complete. Example: “She spoke about the fullness of her gratitude.”
noun
1
The state of being full or complete.
"She spoke about the fullness of her gratitude."
"The dress had extra fullness in the skirt."
2
A feeling of being physically full, especially after eating.
"He felt an uncomfortable fullness after the buffet."
How to use fullness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe state or feeling of being completely full — of food, emotion, or fabric.
Common pairings
a sense of fullness
the fullness of time
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like fullness.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- fullnesses
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
She spoke about the _____ of her gratitude.
Etymology
From Old English fulnes, from full + the suffix -ness.
Synonyms
View more →Antonyms
Related words
Frequently asked questions
What does “fullness” mean?
The word “fullness” means the state of being full or complete. In plain terms, the state or feeling of being completely full — of food, emotion, or fabric.
How do you pronounce “fullness”?
“Fullness” is pronounced FUUL-nuhs (/ˈfʊlnəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “fullness” in a sentence?
Here is “fullness” used in a sentence: “She spoke about the fullness of her gratitude.”
What is another word for “fullness”?
Words with a similar meaning to “fullness” include whole.
What part of speech is “fullness”?
“Fullness” is a noun.
Where does the word “fullness” come from?
The word “fullness” comes from Old English. From Old English fulnes, from full + the suffix -ness.
Is “fullness” a common word?
“Fullness” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fullness” have?
“Fullness” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the state of being full or complete.
