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

Every so often, the British writer-director Mike Leigh makes a movie in which the stars — and the tartly casual dramatic scenes — line up, coalescing into a full-on vision of prickly humanity. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

And if your child is full-on Stanley, its buckle clip also pairs with the Assembly Backpack. — Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026

Lives of the Saints by Nancy Lemann Everyone in recent college grad Louise Brown’s life is having a full-on nervous breakdown. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026

As of Brand New Day, has transformed into a full-on monstrous version at long last, no more Smart Hulk. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 28 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