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FULL-FLEDGED
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of persons, e.g.) having gained full status
Example:
sees itself as a fully fledged rival party
Synonyms:
full-fledged; fully fledged
Classified under:
Similar:
experienced; experient (having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation)
Sense 2
Meaning:
(of a bird) having reached full development with fully grown adult plumage; ready to fly
Synonyms:
full-fledged; fully fledged
Classified under:
Similar:
fledged; mature ((of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination)