FULL'NESS, n. [from full.] 1. The state of being filled, so as to leave no part vacant.2. The state of abounding or being in great plenty; abundance.3. Completeness; the state of a thing in which nothing is wanted; perfection.In thy presence is fullness of joy. Ps. 16.4. Repletion; satiety; as from intemperance.5. Repletion of vessels; as fullness of blood.6. Plenty; wealth; affluence.7. Struggling perturbation; swelling; as the fullness of the heart.8. Largeness; extent.There wanted the fullness of a plot, and variety of characters to form it as it ought.9. Loudness; force of sound, such as fills the ear.
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