fullness
UK: ˈfʊlnəs | US: ˈfʊlnəs
n. the state or quality of being full
n. (figurative) richness or abundance in content, emotion, or experience
The word "fullness" derives from Old English fyllu, meaning "completeness," which itself comes from the Proto-Germanic fullīniz. The root "full" (Old English full) traces back to Proto-Germanic fullaz, meaning "filled," and further to Proto-Indo-European pl̥h₁nós, linked to the idea of "plenty." The suffix "-ness" (Old English -nes) is a productive noun-forming suffix in English, used to convert adjectives into nouns denoting a state or condition. Together, "fullness" encapsulates the concept of being filled or complete, both literally and metaphorically.
The fullness of the moon illuminated the night sky.
She felt a deep fullness in her heart after the reunion.
The chef emphasized the fullness of flavors in the dish.
The suitcase was packed to fullness, leaving no room for more.
His speech conveyed a fullness of understanding on the topic.