fuller Meaning & Definition
What Does Fuller Mean?
Fuller is an adjective that means comparative form of full: more full. As a noun, it means One who fulls cloth. As a noun, it means A convex, rounded or grooved tool, used by blacksmiths for shaping metal.
Word Facts for Fuller
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfʊ.lə/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | complete, thorough and abounding |
| Antonyms | incomplete, empty and close-fitting |
| Plural | fullers |
| Verb forms | fullers, fullering, fullered |
Fuller Definition (Adjective)
- comparative form of full: more full
Fuller as a Noun
- One who fulls cloth.
Noun
- A convex, rounded or grooved tool, used by blacksmiths for shaping metal.
- A groove made by such a tool (in the blade of a sword etc.).
Fuller as a Verb
- To form a groove or channel in, by a fuller or set hammer.
to fuller a bayonet
Adjective
- Containing the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available.
The jugs were full to the point of overflowing.
- Complete; with nothing omitted.
Our book gives full treatment to the subject of angling.
- Total, entire.
She had tattoos the full length of her arms. He was prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
- Having eaten to satisfaction, having a "full" stomach; replete.
"I'm full," he said, pushing back from the table.
- (with of) Replete, abounding with.
I prefer my pizzas full of toppings.
- (of physical features) Plump, round.
full lips; a full face; a full figure
- Of a garment, of a size that is ample, wide, or having ample folds or pleats to be comfortable.
a full pleated skirt; She needed her full clothing during her pregnancy.
- Having depth and body; rich.
a full singing voice
- Having the mind filled with ideas; stocked with knowledge; stored with information.
- Having the attention, thoughts, etc., absorbed in any matter, and the feelings more or less excited by it.
She's full of her latest project.
- Filled with emotions.
- Impregnated; made pregnant.
- (postnominal) Said of the three cards of the same rank in a full house.
I'll beat him with my kings full! = three kings and two unspecified cards of the same rank.
- Drunk, intoxicated.
Noun
- A person who fulls cloth.
Synonyms of Fuller
Antonyms of Fuller
Fuller in a Sentence
to fuller a bayonet
The jugs were full to the point of overflowing.
Our book gives full treatment to the subject of angling.
She had tattoos the full length of her arms. He was prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
"I'm full," he said, pushing back from the table.
I prefer my pizzas full of toppings.
full lips; a full face; a full figure
a full pleated skirt; She needed her full clothing during her pregnancy.
a full singing voice
She's full of her latest project.
I'll beat him with my kings full! = three kings and two unspecified cards of the same rank.
Word Forms & Grammar
fuller
fuller (plural fullers)
fuller (third-person singular simple present fullers, present participle fullering, simple past and past participle fullered)
Words That Rhyme With Fuller
Origin of Fuller
Origin 1: From full.
Origin 2: Inherited from Middle English fullere, from Old English fullere, from Latin fullō (“fuller”) + -ere; equivalent to full (“to densen cloth”) + -er.
Origin 3: Unknown.
Fuller Pronunciation
Fuller is pronounced /ˈfʊ.lə/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (fʊ).
Questions People Ask About Fuller
Is fuller an adjective or a noun?
Fuller is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for fuller?
Close synonyms of fuller are complete, thorough and abounding. See the full list of fuller synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of fuller?
Words opposite in meaning to fuller are incomplete, empty, close-fitting and small.
What is the plural of fuller?
The plural of fuller is fullers.
What is the past tense of fuller?
The past tense of fuller is fullered. The present participle is fullering.