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fledged

/flɛdʒd/
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• adjective

1

(Usually in combination, as 'fully fledged' or 'full-fledged') completely developed, trained, or established; of full status or rank.

Example

"After completing her residency, she became a fully fledged surgeon at the university hospital."

2

(Of a young bird) having developed wing feathers that are large enough for flight; able to fly.

Example

"The newly fledged robins hopped along the branch before taking their first short flights across the garden."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In figurative contexts meaning 'completely developed' or 'qualified,' 'fledged' is almost always preceded by 'fully' or combined into the compound 'full-fledged' (American English) or 'fully-fledged' (British English).

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• Nearby Words

fleabane
fleabite
fleck
fledged
fledgling
flee
fleece

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'fledge,' which comes from the obsolete adjective 'fledge' (meaning 'ready to fly'), tracing back to Old English 'flycge,' a Germanic root related to the verb 'fly.'

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fledged. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fledged
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