full-fledged
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5.5
- adjective
- /fʊlˈflɛdʒd/
- A return to full-fledged national populism is neither likely nor desirable.
Examples
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After weeks of practice, the young bird finally became full-fledged and took its first flight.
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In reality, however, Taylor's appointment to the Holy See only empowered him to carry out a humanitarian mission, rather than a full-fledged diplomatic one.
Academic text (1996) -
This will probably mean something that is more than autonomy but less than a full-fledged state.
Academic text (1996) -
Yes, last night we were in a full-fledged snowstorm... crazy!
Blog text (31) -
The Red Army was not, however, to march in a preventive strike, but to carry out a full-fledged assault to the west.
Academic text (1996) -
The baby eagle grew strong and full-fledged, soaring above the treetops like its parents.
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As spring arrived, the chicks grew into full-fledged adults, ready to leave the nest.
Synonyms
93
3.4
Fully developed and ready to eat or use
68
4.6
Occurs at the most serious or complete stage
38
5.3
Birds that have grown the feathers they need can fly
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2.2
An animal, plant, or person that has reached full adult size
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1.8
An animal, person, or plant at full adult size
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6.1
Describes a young bird that has just learned to fly
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9.2
Wearing bright feathers or the best clothes and looking proud
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4.8
Having all the feathers and strength needed to fly away from the nest
Having feathers for flying and still young
Antonyms
How Developed
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Full-fledged originally described birds with full feathers. The fledged part means 'feathered' or 'ready to fly', so a full-fledged bird has the grown feathers it needs to leave the nest.