noun🔗ShareA young bird which has just developed its flight feathers (notably wings)."The fledgling chirped loudly from its nest, testing its new wings. "birdanimalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn insect that has just fledged, i.e. undergone its final moult to become an adult or imago."The fledgling butterfly, still with damp wings, fluttered around the garden. "insectanimalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn immature, naïve or inexperienced person."The fledgling artist was thrilled to have her first painting accepted for the school exhibition. "personcharacterhumanageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareUntried or inexperienced."The fledgling artist was eager to show her paintings, but nervous about the harsh criticism. "characterpersonqualityabilityjobbusinesseducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareEmergent or rising."The fledgling company struggled to attract investors. "agebusinessstageachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading