full-blooded
Americanadjective
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of unmixed ancestry; thoroughbred.
a full-blooded Cherokee.
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vigorous; virile; hearty.
full-blooded enjoyment.
adjective
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(esp of horses) of unmixed ancestry; thoroughbred
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having great vigour or health; hearty; virile
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of full-blooded
An Americanism dating back to 1765–75
Example Sentences
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The Premier League insists on a more physical game to protect the fast-paced and full-blooded product which has made it so successful around the globe.
From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2026
They launched into this game with the ferocity of a full-blooded qualifier or major tournament fixture, overwhelming their passive visitors with three goals in the opening 20 minutes.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2025
“The first full-blooded Asian champion!” one user said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2024
I'm expecting a full-blooded affair with both teams going at it.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2024
Because nothing like the full-blooded machinery of a modern political party system existed, Adams conveyed his tentative scheme for a bipartisan initiative informally through letters and conversations sure to be picked up by the press.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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