How to properly pronounce and understand the meaning of the word full-fledged?
full-fledged
adjective
How to pronounce full-fledged?
/fʊl_flɛdʒd/
What is the definition of full-fledged?
adjective(of persons, e.g.) having gained full status
Examples
- a full-fledged lawyer
- by the age of seventeen I was a full-fledged atheist
adjective(of a bird) having reached full development with fully grown adult plumage; ready to fly
What is the meaning of "full-fledged"?
- Full-fledged means complete or fully developed.
Can you give an example sentence using "full-fledged"?
- After years of training, he became a full-fledged doctor.
What is the origin of the word "full-fledged"?
- The word "full-fledged" originated from the combination of the adjective "full" and the noun "fledged", which means having developed wings and feathers.
Synonyms for "full-fledged"
- Fully developed
- Complete
- Mature
Antonyms for "full-fledged"
- Incomplete
- Partial
- Immature
Is "full-fledged" a formal word?
- Yes, "full-fledged" is considered a formal word.
Is "full-fledged" commonly used in spoken English?
- Yes, "full-fledged" is commonly used in spoken English.
What part of speech is "full-fledged"?
- "Full-fledged" is an adjective.
Can "full-fledged" be used to describe a person?
- Yes, "full-fledged" can be used to describe a person who is fully developed or trained in a particular profession or skill.
Is "full-fledged" a positive word?
- Yes, "full-fledged" is generally considered a positive word as it implies completeness and accomplishment.
