| ADJECTIVE | all | fully fledged, full-fledged | (of a bird) having reached full development with fully grown adult plumage |
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| all | fully fledged, full-fledged | (of persons, e.g.) having gained full status |
| Meaning | (of a bird) having reached full development with fully grown adult plumage; ready to fly. | |
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| Synonym | full-fledged | |
| Broader | fledged, mature | (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage |
| Spanish | adulto | |
| Meaning | (of persons, e.g.) having gained full status. | |
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| Example | "sees itself as a fully fledged rival party" | |
| Synonym | full-fledged | |
| Broader | experienced, experient | Having experience |
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