full-blown — Having developed completely; at its most intense or advanced stage. Often used to describe conditions, situations, or states that have reached their maximum severity or extent.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Having developed completely; at its most intense or advanced stage. Often used to describe conditions, situations, or states that have reached their maximum severity or extent.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌfʊl ˈbloʊn/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's karaoke hobby turned into a full-blown concert series in his backyard.
- The company is facing a full-blown financial crisis after the failed investment.
- What began as a simple disagreement about pizza toppings escalated into a full-blown philosophical debate.
full-blown
ADJECTIVE[/ˌfʊl ˈbloʊn/]
Having developed completely; at its most intense or advanced stage. Often used to describe conditions, situations, or states that have reached their maximum severity or extent.
Having developed completely; at its most intense or advanced stage. Often used to describe conditions, situations, or states that have reached their maximum severity or extent.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 16th century English, originally describing flowers that had completely bloomed or opened. The term combined 'full' (complete) with 'blown' (past participle of 'blow,' meaning to blossom or flower).
Breakdown
full (complete/entire) + blown (past participle of 'blow,' meaning to blossom or open fully)
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📝Examples
“My neighbor's karaoke hobby turned into a full-blown concert series in his backyard.”
“The company is facing a full-blown financial crisis after the failed investment.”
“What began as a simple disagreement about pizza toppings escalated into a full-blown philosophical debate.”
“She developed full-blown symptoms of the flu within 24 hours.”
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