full-blown

American

[fool-blohn] / ˈfʊlˈbloʊn /

adjective

fully or completely developed.

full-blown AIDS; an idea expanded into a full-blown novel.
in full bloom.

a full-blown rose.

full-blown British

adjective

characterized by the fullest, strongest, or best development
in full bloom

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Etymology

Origin of full-blown

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

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But Iran still needs to confirm talks are progressing for a full-blown rebound.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Oil prices jumped and natural gas prices surged Thursday after the latest round of attacks on Middle Eastern energy facilities stoked fears of a full-blown energy crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The latest fighting has led the UN to warn of a possible return to full-blown civil war in the world's youngest nation.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Season 4, however, has turned the salmon from a background indulgence into a full-blown subplot.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

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

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

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