full-fledged

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˈflejd 

1

: fully developed : total, complete

a full-fledged biography

2

: having attained complete status

full-fledged lawyer

3

: full-blown sense 2

a full-fledged reunion

Synonyms

• adult
• full-blown
• mature
• matured
• ripe
• ripened

Examples of full-fledged in a Sentence

it was years before he became a full-fledged star

Recent Examples on the Web

As with just about every subsequent biopic of any musician, it was picked apart for historical inaccuracies, yet its success opened the door to a full-fledged ongoing tribute band. —David Browne, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2024

However, after a 4-2 start, the Bears are in a full-fledged freefall that has plummeted them to the NFC North with a 4-9 record. —Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

Since Russia launched its full-fledged invasion almost three years ago, the leaders have agreed that the 2% target should be the floor rather than the ceiling for defense spending. —Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024

But this season, the Trop Hop Beer founder has a full-fledged girlfriend, Audrey Pratt. —Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

full-fledged

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˈflejd

: fully developed : mature