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

While Kurdistan is not a full-fledged state and may never be fully independent, it is for now an important island of stability.

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But he seems to have a full-fledged wanger going left and another going right connected at the base.

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Both need to host national conversations about the benefits and challenges of becoming full-fledged partners.

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The twins formed the Garden in 2011 as a "side project" that has now blossomed into a full-fledged career.

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He went down in the street and a full-fledged, complex attack was initiated by the enemy.

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I am not quite fledged, although nearly so, and I wish to go on a voyage before completing my course.

From Project Gutenberg

He looked young to be an uncle, younger still to be, as he was, a full-fledged lieutenant in the 200th.

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I'm a doctor—not quite full fledged, I'll admit, but with the right to put M. D. after my name.

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Will get more work and more pay, when a full-fledged barrister.

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He no sooner came into being, than his elder brother Cupid grew, and his wings were soon fledged.

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