Synonyms

full-blown

American

[fool-blohn] / ˈfʊlˈbloʊn /

adjective

fully or completely developed.

full-blown AIDS; an idea expanded into a full-blown novel.
in full bloom.

a full-blown rose.

full-blown British

adjective

characterized by the fullest, strongest, or best development
in full bloom

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Etymology

Origin of full-blown

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

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But before the evening turned into a full-blown World Cup epic, it looked like a one-man show.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

"This is in the middle of a full-blown disaster," she had told herself.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Both are capable of turning a live TV event into a full-blown spectacle.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

But the prime minister's resolve to fight means the chances of a full-blown Labour leadership scrap seem to have risen.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

My anxiety began to blossom into full-blown panic.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

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