fullness
fullness — noun
1. the condition of a space, container, or object when it cannot hold anything more
the condition of a space, container, or object when it cannot hold anything more because every part is occupied.
Mathieu checked the fullness of the fuel tank before starting his trip across the desert.
the fullness of [container]
The reservoir's fullness after the monsoon surprised the local water authority staff.
Yan could not judge the bag's fullness until she tried to lift it.
The lecture hall's fullness forced late students to sit on the floor near the door.
Bao measured the fullness of the flour sack before deciding to buy more supplies.
- emptiness
the state of containing nothing
文法句型
the fullness of [noun phrase]
用法筆記
Commonly appears in the pattern 'the fullness of + noun phrase' to describe how full a container, space, or vessel is.
常見錯誤
2. the state of a written work, account, or plan when every necessary part or piece
the state of a written work, account, or plan when every necessary part or piece of information has been included.
James appreciated the fullness of the annual report, which covered every aspect of the business.
the fullness of [written work]
The fullness of the museum's collection meant that visitors could easily spend three days exploring.
Eleni praised the fullness of the instructions, which included clear diagrams for every step.
Dahlia was impressed by the fullness of the course materials for each topic.
The report's fullness of detail helped the team understand where the problems had started.
- completeness
more general term for having all parts; less formal than 'fullness' in this sense
- thoroughness
emphasises careful attention to every detail; more about effort than scope
- comprehensiveness
similar to 'fullness' but sounds more technical; common in academic contexts
- incompleteness
the state of missing some parts or information
文法句型
the fullness of [abstract noun]
用法筆記
Frequently used with abstract nouns such as 'detail,' 'coverage,' and 'information.' The pattern 'fullness of detail' is a fixed collocation in formal writing.
常見錯誤
3. the physical sensation of having consumed enough food so that the stomach no lon
the physical sensation of having consumed enough food so that the stomach no longer feels empty and one does not want to eat more.
After the large meal, a pleasant feeling of fullness spread through Selim's whole body.
a feeling of fullness — common pattern for this sense
Hui ate slowly to enjoy her food and let fullness arrive at a natural pace.
Amani felt a satisfying fullness after finishing the bowl of homemade vegetable soup.
Ilan found that drinking water before meals helped him reach fullness more quickly.
The fullness in her stomach told Dahlia that she had eaten enough for one evening.
- hunger
the physical need or desire for food
文法句型
a feeling / sense of fullness
用法筆記
Often appears in the patterns 'a feeling of fullness' or 'a sense of fullness.' Can be modified by adjectives such as 'pleasant,' 'comfortable,' or 'uncomfortable' to describe the quality of the sensation.
常見錯誤
4. the quality of a taste, sound, or scent that is strong, deep, and gives a satisf
the quality of a taste, sound, or scent that is strong, deep, and gives a satisfying sensory experience.
The red wine's fullness on the palate made it a good match for roasted meat.
fullness on the palate — tasting context
Antonia loved the fullness of the cello's sound during the concert at the old hall.
The fullness of the coffee's aroma filled the whole kitchen each morning before work.
Vivek preferred the fullness of dark chocolate over the milder taste of milk chocolate.
Sound engineers often adjust the controls to bring more fullness to the music's lower notes.
文法句型
the fullness of [flavour / sound / scent]
用法筆記
Common in sensory domains: wine tasting (fullness of flavour), music recording (fullness of sound), and perfume or food reviews (fullness of aroma). Often paired with 'richness' or 'depth.'
常見錯誤
5. the quality of a body part or object that is pleasantly thick, round, and well-s
the quality of a body part or object that is pleasantly thick, round, and well-shaped rather than flat or thin.
The cushion's fullness made it the most comfortable seat in the entire living room.
fullness of [soft object]
Yan admired the fullness of the ripe peaches arranged neatly in the market basket.
The child's cheeks had a natural fullness that gave her face a healthy, youthful look.
James noticed the fullness of the kitten's belly after it finished its bowl of milk.
Fashion designers sometimes add padding to create more fullness in the shoulders of a jacket.
文法句型
the fullness of [body part / object]
用法筆記
Often used for body parts (cheeks, lips, hips, breasts, belly) and soft objects (cushions, pillows, fruit). In fashion and tailoring, 'fullness' describes the volume of fabric in a garment.