Superlative for holding as much or as many as possible
“The bus was completely full and unable to take in any more passengers.”
Superlative for with all parts included
“The two winners will each receive a full set of the Puffin Poetry books.”
Superlative for having eaten to one's limits or satisfaction
“After a lavish dinner, we ended up flopped on the settee feeling full and rather bloated.”
Superlative for involving many activities
“I have lived a full life with many highs, and a few regrets.”
Superlative for having or including many small details or features
“The prospectus contains full details of the degree courses offered.”
Superlative for not currently available for use
“All the seats were full and there were people standing in the aisles.”
Superlative for to the highest degree, or at the maximum capacity
“A truck was seen driving at full speed through army-controlled checkpoints on the edges of the small village.”
(of a woman's figure or part of the body) Superlative for having a feminine figure that is plump or rounded
“With her blonde hair, blue eyes and full figure, Anya looks as if she has stepped out of a Soviet-era poster.”
Superlative for having a surfeit of body fat
“Decades of gluttony would manifest itself in his full face.”
Superlative for powerful or rich in volume and sound
“A full reverberation erupted from the speakers as Joe strummed his guitar.”
(of a flavor or color) Superlative for rich or intense
“I love the full flavor of livers and think of them as a veritable treat.”
(of a garment) Superlative for cut generously with gathers or folds or so as to fit loosely
“The third gown was a fashionable emerald green, with a square neck, and a full skirt.”
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