Word
fullness
Phoneticsfull·ness, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfʊɫnəs/
UK/fˈʊlnəs/
Definitions
01completeness
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the state of being complete or having everything that is needed.
n. the state of being complete or containing all possible elements; often used in the phrase 'in the fullness of time'.
“The report explained the situation in its fullness so that everyone understood.”
“The legal team presented the evidence in its fullness, ensuring that no detail of the contract was overlooked during the trial.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'of' or in the fixed expression 'in the fullness of time'.
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02satiety after eating
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the feeling of being satisfied or having a full stomach after a meal.
n. the physical sensation of satiety or being filled to capacity with food or drink.
“A pleasant feeling of fullness came over him after the holiday dinner.”
“The patient reported a persistent sense of fullness in the abdomen even after consuming only small amounts of liquid.”
Usage
Usually uncountable in this context.
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03richness of sound or colour
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Music Technical
n. the quality of being deep, rich, or strong, especially for sounds or colours.
n. the quality of being rich, resonant, or intense in tone, flavour, or visual appearance.
“The singer's voice had a beautiful fullness that filled the entire hall.”
“The conductor worked with the brass section to achieve a greater fullness of sound during the symphony's final movement.”
Usage
Commonly used in artistic and technical descriptions of audio or visual media.
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Real-World Examples
“Once taking the drugs, never push past the point of fullness.” “This involves understanding how different foods affects blood sugar levels and overall health, while at the same time “tuning into a body’s hunger and fullness cues”.” Etymology
From Middle English fulnesse, from Old English fulnes, fylnes, fyllnis (“completeness; abundance”), equivalent to full + -ness. Cognate with Old High German folnissi (“fullness”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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