full-blooded

[fool-bluhd-id]

adjective

1. of unmixed ancestry; thoroughbred.

   a full-blooded Cherokee.

2. vigorous; virile; hearty.

   full-blooded enjoyment.

full-blooded

adjective

1. (esp of horses) of unmixed ancestry; thoroughbred

2. having great vigour or health; hearty; virile

Other Word Forms

• full-bloodedness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of full-blooded¹

An Americanism dating back to 1765–75

Example Sentences

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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The full-blooded performances of the Northern Ireland international have already made him a fan favourite, suggesting he could fill part of Trent's role on the pitch and in the stands.

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Ireland also had title ambitions and in a full-blooded contest, tensions boiled over.

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