full-blown

American  

[fool-blohn] / ˈfʊlˈbloʊn /

adjective

1. fully or completely developed.

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

2. in full bloom.

   a full-blown rose.

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full-blown British  

adjective

1. characterized by the fullest, strongest, or best development

2. in full bloom

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Etymology

Origin of full-blown

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

"But it's not to precipitate a full-blown societal or humanitarian collapse."

From Barron's

But the more I recall about the exchange, the more I remember being in full-blown debate mode.

From Literature

About a year into the full-blown trade war between the U.S. and China, trade between the world’s two largest economies has plunged to levels not seen in decades.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Barron's

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