Antonyms for fullest


Grammar : Adj
Spell : foo l
Phonetic Transcription : fʊl


Definition of fullest

Origin :
  • Old English full "completely, full, perfect, entire, utter," from Proto-Germanic *fullaz (cf. Old Saxon full, Old Frisian ful, Old Norse fullr, Old High German fol, German voll, Gothic fulls), from PIE *pele- (1) "to fill" (see poly-).
  • Adverbial sense was common in Middle English (full well, full many, etc.). Related: Fuller; fullest. Full moon was Old English fulles monan; first record of full-blood in relation to racial purity is from 1812. Full house is 1710 in the theatrical sense, 1887 in the poker sense.
  • adj brimming, filled
  • adj thorough
  • adj deep in sound
  • adj satiated in hunger
Example sentences :
  • All vegetables are in the highest state of perfection, and fullest of juice and flavour, just before they begin to flower.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
  • He intended to shock them to the fullest extent of the word's meaning.
  • Extract from : « Fair Harbor » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • Conscious of this immense privilege, she takes the fullest advantage of it.
  • Extract from : « England and Germany » by Emile Joseph Dillon
  • Nature has expended her bounties in fullest measure for the vineyard.
  • Extract from : « Manual of American Grape-Growing » by U. P. Hedrick
  • Are they not already in the fullest flower, and big and mature as they are ever likely to be?
  • Extract from : « Social Justice Without Socialism » by John Bates Clark
  • "On that head you will receive the fullest instructions," said the General.
  • Extract from : « Sir Jasper Carew » by Charles James Lever
  • You may trust me to the fullest extent; and tell me, what was your business with Lutrell?
  • Extract from : « Luttrell Of Arran » by Charles James Lever
  • “Oh I quite understand that you accept the fullest responsibility,” I said.
  • Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad
  • He was taking the indispensable man into his fullest confidence.
  • Extract from : « Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard » by Joseph Conrad
  • This is at once the fullest and the best account of Alesius that has yet been published.
  • Extract from : « The Scottish Reformation » by Alexander F. Mitchell

Synonyms for fullest

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