full-blown

[fool-blohn]

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.

full-blown

adjective

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

2. in full bloom

Word History and Origins

Origin of full-blown¹

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

The late-night talk show host’s indefinite suspension by ABC and Disney marks an escalation in what is turning into a full-blown assault by the administration on the First Amendment.

From Salon

By then, my curiosity had become full-blown infatuation.

From Los Angeles Times

But word got out, the demand was there, and before she knew it, Junk Journal Club was a full-blown business.

From Los Angeles Times

UN humanitarian officials have warned that the impact of a full-blown offensive would be "beyond catastrophic".

From BBC

And even though Sherman pushed back on a full-blown military presence in MacArthur Park, that raid did happen.

From Los Angeles Times