Fullness
'fʊlnəs
Definitions
2 meaningsThe condition of being filled or complete; the state of having no empty space.
'fʊlnəs
The state or quality of being full.
She enjoyed the fullness of the harvest season.
💡 Simply: Fullness is like when you have enough of something - like a plate full of food, or a happy feeling that fills you up.
👶 For kids: When something is full, like your tummy after dinner, that's fullness!
More Examples
The fullness of the bowl was a sign of a generous host.
The fullness of the crowd made it difficult to move.
How It's Used
"The fullness of her heart was evident in her smile."
"The fullness of life is found in experiencing both joy and sorrow."
"I ate until I felt a sense of fullness."
The quality of being rich, ample, or complete; often referring to sound, expression, or form.
'fʊlnəs
The quality of being rich or resonant.
The fullness of the melody evoked a strong emotional response.
💡 Simply: Fullness can also mean something is really rich and complete. Think of a rich sound, or a really full and beautiful dress.
👶 For kids: When something is strong and makes a big sound, like a full orchestra, that's also fullness!
More Examples
The dress was praised for the fullness of the skirt.
The writer described the fullness of the scene.
How It's Used
"The fullness of the orchestra's sound filled the concert hall."
"The artist captured the fullness of the character's emotion through his expression."
"She admired the fullness of the skirt."
Idioms & expressions
in fullness
Completely or fully; to the greatest extent possible.
"He experienced the joy of the occasion in fullness."
full to the brim
Completely full; filled to the maximum capacity.
"The bus was full to the brim with passengers."
From Old English *fullnes*, derived from 'full' + '-ness' (a suffix indicating a state or quality). It signifies the quality or state of being full.
Used since Old English, the word has consistently referred to the state of being filled or complete.
Memory tip
Imagine a glass filled to its maximum capacity. That's fullness.