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replete

adjective
re·​plete | \ ri-ˈplÄ“t How to pronounce replete (audio) \

Definition of replete

1 : fully or abundantly provided or filled a book replete with … delicious details— William Safire
2a : abundantly fed
b : fat, stout
3 : complete
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Other Words from replete

repleteness noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for replete

Synonyms

blubbery, chubby, corpulent, fat, fleshy, full, gross, lardy, obese, overweight, plump, podgy [chiefly British], portly, pudgy, roly-poly, rotund, round, tubby

Antonyms

lean, skinny, slender, slim, spare, thin

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full, complete, plenary, replete mean containing all that is wanted or needed or possible. full implies the presence or inclusion of everything that is wanted or required by something or that can be held, contained, or attained by it. a full schedule complete applies when all that is needed is present. a complete picture of the situation plenary adds to complete the implication of fullness without qualification. given plenary power replete implies being filled to the brim or to satiety. replete with delightful details

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Given that one of the roots of replete is the Latin verb plēre, meaning "to fill," it isn't surprising that the word has synonyms such as "full" and "complete." "Replete," "full," and "complete" all indicate that something contains all that is wanted or needed or possible, but there are also subtle differences between the words. "Full" implies the presence or inclusion of everything that can be held, contained, or attained ("a full schedule"), while "complete" applies when all that is needed is present ("a complete picture of the situation"). "Replete" is the synonym of choice when fullness is accompanied by a sense of satiety.

Examples of replete in a Sentence

The book is replete with photographs. The country's history is replete with stories of people who became successful by working hard.

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 Friday marked Sara Gilbert‘s final show as a cohost of The Talk, and the emotional hour was replete with memories, champagne, and so many tissues. — Tyler Aquilina, EW.com, "All the most emotional moments from Sara Gilbert's farewell episode of The Talk," 2 Aug. 2019 So is most of downtown Portland, Oregon, including its tony Pearl district, replete with clothing boutiques, vintage furniture stores and a Whole Foods. — Lydia Depillis, CNN, "A 'mind boggling' tax break was meant to help the poor. But trendy areas are winning too," 14 June 2019 But our contemporary landscape, replete with theoretically smart handputers, has an amazing past that extends well beyond my lifetime. — Cyrus Farivar, Ars Technica, "Try your hand at being an operator at the Roseville Telephone Museum," 22 Dec. 2018 The Block Church holds two hour-long services, replete with pink lighting and a rock praise band, for about 300 at the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts. — Kristin E. Holmes, Philly.com, "As Philly neighborhoods gentrify, black churches lose their base and leave," 6 July 2018 At the Spring 2016 show, Michele introduced a more refined offering, replete with chunky heels bedecked in pearls and gold studs, and worn with the backs pushed down. — Styling: Sabrina Grande, Harper's BAZAAR, "Wait List: The Piece To Covet," 26 Jan. 2016 About a quarter-mile in, a culvert bearing the clean lines and subdued edges typical of 1930s design spans a drainage area replete with wildflowers. — Mare Czinar, azcentral, "Route 66 'ghost roads' hike: Walk in the vanishing path of the Mother Road," 1 Aug. 2019 Intimate table sizes replete with vintage dishware typically cannot be translated into an event for 100+ guests. — Riley & Grey, Harper's BAZAAR, "When It Comes to Wedding Planning, Is Instagram the New Pinterest?," 30 July 2019 Weddings, church services, some court trials and parties replete with music and dancing once took place inside the cave. — Mike Morris, Los Angeles Times, "Exploring Calaveras County caves keeps you cool, puts your imagination in high gear," 27 July 2019

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First Known Use of replete

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for replete

Middle English, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French replet, from Latin repletus, past participle of replēre to fill up, from re- + plēre to fill — more at full

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replete

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English Language Learners Definition of replete

formal
: having much or plenty of something : filled with something
: having had plenty to eat : pleasantly full

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replete

adjective
re·​plete | \ ri-ˈplÄ“t How to pronounce replete (audio) \

Kids Definition of replete

: well supplied The game was replete with thrills.

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