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full-blooded

[fool-bluhd-id] / ˈfʊlˈblʌd ɪd /
ADJECTIVE
purebred; strong
Synonyms
WEAK
hardy hearty powerful robust sound thoroughbred unmixed vigorous virile vital

Example Sentences

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The division between the clubs is reflected on the pitch in both playing styles and full-blooded encounters.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2025

It took a truly breath-taking moment to remove Pope, Glenn Phillips holding a spectacular flying catch at gully from a full-blooded cut at Tim Southee.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2024

“The first full-blooded Asian champion!” one user said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2024

I'm expecting a full-blooded affair with both teams going at it.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2024

Some phrases beginning with full are hyphenated: full-blooded, full-blown, full- bodied, full-bore, full-fledged, full-scale, full-service, full-size, full-time, and so on.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner