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FULL-BLOWN

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Dictionary entry overview: What does full-blown mean?

• FULL-BLOWN (adjective)
The adjective FULL-BLOWN has 2 senses:

1. fully ripe; at the height of bloom
2. having or displaying all the characteristics necessary for completeness

Familiarity information: FULL-BLOWN used as an adjective is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• FULL-BLOWN (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Fully ripe; at the height of bloom

Synonyms:

full-blown; matured

Context example:

a full-blown rose

Similar:

mature (having reached full natural growth or development)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Having or displaying all the characteristics necessary for completeness

Context example:

a full-blown financial crisis

Similar:

complete (having every necessary or normal part or component or step)

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