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FULL-BLOWN

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Having or displaying all the characteristics necessary for completeness

Example:

a full-blown financial crisis

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

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

Sense 2

Meaning:

Fully ripe; at the height of bloom

Example:

a full-blown rose

Synonyms:

full-blown; matured

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

mature (having reached full natural growth or development)

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