full-on

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˌȯn- 

-ˌän

: complete, full-fledged

The argument turned into a full-on brawl.

Examples of full-on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Moving from a simple chase movie to a full-on action epic, Cameron sends the T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger) to save John Connor (Edward Furlong) in order to prevent the end of days. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026

With the Angels owning a record of 43-69 at the deadline and the front office going full-on sell mode, what was meant to be a stress-free day on the links turned into a complete and total mess. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026

This one is the ultimate subtle fruity fragrance, especially great for someone who wants to capture the freshness of fruit but doesn’t want to go full-on orchard. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026

Ready to ditch the look of your disco-era cabinets without the hassle and cost of a full-on kitchen renovation? — Barbara Bellesi Zito, The Spruce, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for full-on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon

Kids Definition

full-on

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˌȯn, 

-ˌän

: complete entry 1 sense 3, full-fledged