täysipainoinen

Täysipainoinen is a Finnish adjective meaning full-bodied or weighty. It is commonly used to describe the flavor, aroma, and mouthfeel of beverages such as wine, coffee, and beer, indicating a rich, dense, and enduring character. A täysipainoinen viini typically has pronounced structure, substantial tannins, high intensity, and a long finish; a täysipainoinen kahvi refers to a brew with a thick body and pronounced flavor notes; a täysipainoinen olut to a stout or other high-gravity beer with substantial body.

The term is also used outside beverages to describe content or performances that are substantial and weighty, rather than light or superficial. For example, a täysipainoinen ohjelma or a täysipainoinen esitys suggests depth, complexity, and thoroughness.

Etymology and usage notes: the word is formed from täysi meaning full and paino meaning weight, with the -inen suffix forming an adjective. It is widely used in culinary journalism, wine tasting, and cultural criticism in Finnish. While most common in gastronomy, it can describe non-food items when the emphasis is on depth and heft.

Related terms include täyteläinen, which also conveys richness or fullness but is often used to describe texture or mouthfeel rather than weight; kevyempi for lighter or less intense counterparts.