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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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
Musically, most sound quite restrained and atmospheric - they're emotive soundtrack songs rather than upbeat bangers or full-blooded anthems.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2025
“The first full-blooded Asian champion!” one user said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2024
This wasn't a dirty match full of pernicious tackles but a full-blooded Premier League fixture.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 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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