fullness

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noun (1)

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

fulness

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ful·​ness

less common spelling of fullness

: the quality or state of being full

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Noun (1) has regained fullness of motor control
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The facial fat pads that create fullness in the cheeks and temples sometimes shrink faster than skin can retract, producing a characteristic hollowing and laxity. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Improves Gut Health Papayas are high in fiber, which promotes healthy digestion and increases satiety (the feeling of fullness). — Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Aug. 2026 Though people rarely notice or think about temples, Dubrow says the fullness of that facial region communicates significant information. — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 31 July 2026 Then, about two weeks later, the moon reaches its peak of fullness on the opposite side of Earth — when Earth moves between the sun and moon — and its shadow can fall across the moon’s surface, creating a lunar eclipse. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fullness

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Noun (1)

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 6 Aug. 2026.

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