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
Festive fixtures are a big deal in the NFL these days, and despite four of the six teams in action already being out of the play-offs all three games were full-blooded encounters.
From BBC ● Dec. 26, 2025
Jamie Moore experienced this rising dread after knocking out Matthew Macklin in the 10th round of a full-blooded British light-middleweight title bout in 2006.
From BBC ● May 8, 2024
“The first full-blooded Asian champion!” one user said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2024
I nodded, a full-blooded Khershaen was exactly suited to my purpose.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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