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full-blooded Definition

☆ full·-blooded (fo̵ol′blud′id)

adjective

  1. of unmixed breed or race; purebred
  2. vigorous; lusty
  3. genuine; authentic
  4. rich and full

full-blooded Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • assault: July 2004 In a close match Manchester belied their lowly position with a full-blooded assault on the Coventry Aquatics Bears.
  • socialism: Evidently, full-blooded socialism is a chimera that never made it into any Labor government.
  • drive: In one movement he catches Martyn's full-blooded drive on the bounce and shies at the stumps.
  • performance: Actually, these are not so much readings as full-blooded theatrical performances by a very versatile actor with a remarkable range of voices.
  • debate: Email discussions such as this are no substitute for a full-blooded open debate.
  • life: He dealt largely in the traditional religious subjects, but he gave these subjects an earthly, full-blooded life and force.