FULL-BLOWN
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)
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)
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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