fully fledged

(of a young bird) having acquired its adult feathers and thus able to fly

developed or matured to the fullest degree

of full rank or status

Words nearby fully fledged

In that age, therefore, we must not expect to find any fully-fledged Socialism.

Mediaeval Socialism |Bede Jarrett
At the end of three months, the probationer, if he has qualified, finds himself a fully-fledged "detective-patrol."

Scotland Yard |George Dilnot
If you were fully-fledged scouts of record, you surely would be awarded a badge.

Girl Scouts at Dandelion Camp |Lillian Elizabeth Roy
Frederic has just completed his pirate apprenticeship and is being hailed as a fully-fledged member of the gang.

The Secrets of a Savoyard |Henry A. Lytton

On his left breast he wore the double brevet of a fully-fledged pilot.

Dastral of the Flying Corps |Rowland Walker