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FULL-FLEDGED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does full-fledged mean?
• FULL-FLEDGED (adjective)
The adjective FULL-FLEDGED has 2 senses:
1. (of a bird) having reached full development with fully grown adult plumage; ready to fly
2. (of persons, e.g.) having gained full status
Familiarity information: FULL-FLEDGED used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of a bird) having reached full development with fully grown adult plumage; ready to fly
Synonyms:
full-fledged; fully fledged
Similar:
fledged; mature ((of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination)
Sense 2
Meaning:
(of persons, e.g.) having gained full status
Synonyms:
full-fledged; fully fledged
Context example:
sees itself as a fully fledged rival party
Similar:
experienced; experient (having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation)
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