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
- full-bloodedness noun
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.
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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.
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It was a full-blooded attempt at character assassination, a branding of Rodgers as untrustful, a perpetrator of untruths, a spreader of falsehoods; divisive, misleading and unacceptable.
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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.
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The division between the clubs is reflected on the pitch in both playing styles and full-blooded encounters.
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