Full-blown

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

(figuratively) Completely developed or formed..

Definitions by Sense

1. (figuratively) Completely developed or formed.
2. (literally) At the peak of blossom; ripe.
3. Filled with wind; puffed up.

Example Sentences

We are in the midst of a full-blown crisis.

Solicitor—for just before leaving London I got word that my examination was successful; and I am now a full-blown solicitor!

The Little Ice Age that chilled Europe[…]should, according to past precedents, have snowballed into a full-blown ice age.

Speaking in full-blown Scientologese, he [Mark Rathbun] wrote, “The end result is unmocked org form, overworked and enturbulated executives and staff.”

The trees in the garden were resplendent with full-blown white gardenias.

There might ye ſee the pioney ſpread vvide, / The full-blovvn roſe, the ſhepherd and his laſs, / Lap-dog and lambkin vvith black ſtaring eyes, / And parrots vvith tvvin cherries in their beak.

“Fanny has been cutting roses, has she?” “Yes, and I am afraid they will be the last this year. Poor thing! She found it hot enough; but they were so full-blown that one could not wait.”

Above, Jupiter hung like a full-blown jonquil, so bright as almost to throw a shade.

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• more full-blown
• most full-blown

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