fledged

[flejd]

adjective

1. having the plumage or feathers necessary for flight.

2. having the characteristics of maturity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fledged¹

First recorded in 1570–80; fledge + -ed ²

Example Sentences

But this is still not fully fledged radical reform on the scale that is needed to tackle a social, fiscal and economic crisis.

From BBC

Gizmo is the fifth eaglet from Jackie and Shadow who has fledged.

From Los Angeles Times

Gizmo’s head swiveled, monitoring as Sunny fledged, or made an inaugural flight from the nest.

From Los Angeles Times

Since the webcam was installed, only three chicks have fledged, which is normal, Steers told The Times in a previous interview: “It’s hard work being an eagle.”

From Los Angeles Times

Revolut says it has 10 million users in the UK while last year it was granted a provisional banking licence, paving the way for it to become a fully fledged UK bank.

From BBC