Definitions

full-fledged

[fool-flejd] / ˈfʊlˈflɛdʒd /

ADJECTIVE

fully developed

Synonyms

WEAK

completely developed developed experienced full-grown grown grown-up in full bloom mature qualified schooled seasoned skilled trained well-developed

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Rather, we would require further downside in order to produce a full-fledged MVB sell signal.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

So, I always recommend using the full-fledged app unless you have a specific use case.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Popular myth might suggest the Mac was born full-fledged from Jobs’s brow, but as Mr. Pogue details, the truth was much messier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Tech stocks sparked the selloff earlier this week as fledgling fears over the unintended consequences of AI turned into a full-fledged panic about the future of the software industry.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Grace saw her dad glance between Maya and Lauren, and she wondered if he was thinking what Grace was thinking: that those two were one dessert course away from a full-fledged cage match.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway

Vocabulary lists containing full-fledged

Where the Red Fern Grows

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

Idioms and Expressions, List 4

Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!

Speak

Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!