full-blown

/ˌfʊl ˌˈbloʊn/
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Definitions of full-blown
  1. adjective
    fully ripe; at the height of bloom
    “a full-blown rose”
    synonyms: matured
    mature
    having reached full natural growth or development
  2. adjective
    having or displaying all the characteristics necessary for completeness
    “a full-blown financial crisis”
    synonyms:
    complete
    having every necessary or normal part or component or step
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