full-blown
fully or completely developed: full-blown AIDS; an idea expanded into a full-blown novel.
in full bloom: a full-blown rose.
Origin of full-blown
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How to use full-blown in a sentence
I was already a full-blown movie freak by the time I was in 8th grade.
The Stacks: Pauline Kael's Talking Heads Obsession | Pauline Kael | November 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOne man was having an epileptic seizure; one had a nosebleed; one had full-blown African Malaria; one had the flu.
That anecdote is blown out into a full-blown love story plot in the film.
Why 'The Giver' Movie Will Disappoint the Book's Fans | Kevin Fallon | August 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt really was full-blown world creation, and that takes a lot of time.
Vampires without Glitter or Girl Problems: Inside Guillermo del Toro’s ‘The Strain’ | Andrew Romano | July 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhile none of the cars have seen full-blown production, a few have been created in multiples.
At least ten men be sides Gwynne were hovering about Dolly Boutts, like humming-birds about the nectar of a full-blown rose.
Ancestors | Gertrude AthertonHow many blighted buds there are for every full-blown flower or ripened fruit!
The Catacombs of Rome | William Henry WithrowThis religious homage was only gradually developed to its present full-blown idolatry.
The Catacombs of Rome | William Henry WithrowThese likenesses were not so apparent at first sight in Mrs. Levine, the golden, full-blown flower of the Brodricks.
The Creators | May SinclairThese severally were supposed to include the full-blown racer, the out-of-date racer, and the ordinary cruiser.
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British Dictionary definitions for full-blown
characterized by the fullest, strongest, or best development
in full bloom
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