fledged

[ flejd ]

adjective

1. having the plumage or feathers necessary for flight.
2. having the characteristics of maturity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fledged¹

First recorded in 1570–80; fledge + -ed ²

Example Sentences

“This was a real ground-shifting moment for me when I realized what individuality was and the potential there was of becoming a fully fledged person.”

From Los Angeles Times

Swift was riding high on the success of her first fully fledged pop album, “1989,” and was, by all accounts, overexposed.

From Los Angeles Times

The Tories have not announced a fully fledged plan.

From BBC

"There have been examples of the sea-ice collapsing before emperor chicks have properly fledged, and there have been mass drowning events," says Prof Meredith.

From BBC

The nests with more incidences of cannibalism also fledged nearly two additional chicks compared with those from which eggs were removed.

From Science Magazine