-ful
Old Englishfull of, characterized by
Suffix · means "full of, characterized by"
About the suffix -ful
An Old English suffix meaning "full of" or "having the quality of." It forms adjectives from nouns and is one of the first suffixes English learners encounter.
Roots often paired with -ful
Associated Words · 59
successful
having achieved one's goal; marked by success
powerful
Having great strength or influence; highly effective
wonderful
Extremely good or impressive; causing wonder
useful
serving a purpose; having practical benefit
painful
Causing physical or emotional pain; unpleasant to experience
handful
A small number or amount; the quantity a hand can hold
peaceful
Free from war or disturbance; calm and quiet
grateful
Feeling or showing appreciation and thanks
meaningful
Having significance or purpose
faithful
Loyal and trustworthy; devoted followers of a religion or cause
thoughtful
Showing careful thought; considerate of others
stressful
Causing mental stress or anxiety
graceful
Moving or behaving in a smooth and elegant way
youthful
Young or having the qualities of youth
respectful
Showing respect and politeness
plentiful
Existing in large amounts; abundant
forceful
Powerful, assertive, and effective
forcefully
In a powerful or assertive manner
joyful
Feeling or expressing great happiness
fateful
Having decisive or momentous consequences
healthful
Beneficial to physical or mental health
insightful
Showing deep understanding and perception
pitiful
Deserving pity; so poor or inadequate as to be contemptible
mouthful
The amount that fills the mouth; a long or difficult word or phrase