full-on

adjective

Examples of full-on in a Sentence

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Demon Slayer is gearing up for what likely going to be its biggest release yet: a full-on movie in the form of Infinity Castle. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 Next up was a full-on dose of rock and roll glamour with the Amiri show. Essence, 29 June 2025 The older versions of their characters are played to a full-on sobbing effect by James Garner and Gena Rowlands. Lia Beck, EW.com, 25 June 2025 The Piku, on the other hand, is a full-on adventure pack. Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for full-on

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of full-on was in 1954

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“Full-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-on. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

full-on

adjective
ˈfu̇l-ˌȯn,
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