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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 notes

In plain EnglishThe state or feeling of being completely full — of food, emotion, or fabric.

Common pairings
a sense of fullness the fullness of time

Word forms

fullnesses plural

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Etymology

From Old English fulnes, from full + the suffix -ness.

Origin: Old English

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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.

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