fledged

[flejd]

fledged Definition

• 1. having developed the full feathers, plumage, or wing structure necessary for flight
• 2. completely grown or developed; matured

Using fledged: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fledged" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The young birds were fully fledged and ready to leave the nest.

• Example

  He is now a fully fledged lawyer.

• Example

  The company has become a fully fledged corporation.

fledged Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fledged

• mature
• developed
• adult
• ripe
• fully grown

Antonyms for fledged

• immature
• undeveloped
• unripe

Phrases with fledged

• fledged with honors

  graduated with high academic achievements

  Example

  She was fully fledged with honors from the university.

• fledged out

  to develop or expand something to its full potential

  Example

  The startup has fledged out into a successful business.

• fledged career

  a career that has reached its full potential or maturity

  Example

  After years of hard work, he finally has a fledged career as a musician.

Origins of fledged

from Old English 'flycge', meaning 'able to fly'

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Summary: fledged in Brief

'Fledged' [flejd] describes something that has developed the full feathers, plumage, or wing structure necessary for flight, or something that has completely grown or developed. Examples include 'The young birds were fully fledged and ready to leave the nest,' and 'He is now a fully fledged lawyer.' 'Fledged' can also be used in phrases like 'fledged with honors,' referring to high academic achievements, or 'fledged out,' meaning to develop or expand something to its full potential.