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

Rory's post would allow him to observe the culture within the station up close, without taking on the duties of a fully fledged police officer.

From BBC

But he adds that Turkey is "not yet a fully fledged authoritarian regime… there is still some room for dissent".

From BBC

But this is still not fully fledged radical reform on the scale that is needed to tackle a social, fiscal and economic crisis.

From BBC

Gizmo is the fifth eaglet from Jackie and Shadow who has fledged.

From Los Angeles Times

Gizmo’s head swiveled, monitoring as Sunny fledged, or made an inaugural flight from the nest.

From Los Angeles Times