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Describes a living being (human, animal, or plant) that has reached its full body size and is no longer growing.
Ein ausgewachsener Schäferhund erreicht eine Schulterhöhe von über 60 Zentimetern.
A fully grown German shepherd reaches a shoulder height of over 60 centimeters.
'Ausgewachsen' (fully grown) is the past participle of the verb 'auswachsen' (to grow out/develop). It literally means that the process of growing is complete.
Der kleine Setzling ist inzwischen zu einem stattlichen Baum ausgewachsen.
The small seedling has by now grown into an impressive tree.
In its literal meaning, 'ausgewachsen' (fully grown) is used for living beings that have reached their final size. Typical phrases are 'ein ausgewachsener Mensch' (a fully grown person), 'ein ausgewachsenes Tier' (a fully grown animal), or 'eine ausgewachsene Pflanze' ( a fully grown plant).
Unser Welpe ist jetzt fast ausgewachsen.
Our puppy is now almost fully grown.
Figuratively, the word describes a problem that has become large and serious. It then comes before abstract nouns such as 'eine ausgewachsene Krise' (a full-blown crisis), 'ein ausgewachsenes Problem' (a full-blown problem), or 'ein ausgewachsener Skandal' (a full-blown scandal).
Aus dem kleinen Streit wurde ein ausgewachsener Konflikt.
The small argument became a full-blown conflict.
massive / solid
'massiv' and 'ausgewachsen' can both describe something as large, strong, or serious. In this relation, it is not about material or body size, but about the figurative meaning. 'massiv' emphasizes the strength or extent of something, for example 'massive Probleme' (massive problems) or 'massive Kritik' (massive criticism). 'ausgewachsen' more often says that a situation has developed into something large and serious, for example 'ein ausgewachsener Streit' (a full-blown argument). So 'massiv' describes the intensity more, while 'ausgewachsen' describes the result of a development into a large problem.
Aus einer kleinen Diskussion wurde schnell ein ausgewachsener Streit.
A small discussion quickly turned into a full-blown argument.
Nach dem Fehler bekam die Firma massive Kritik von ihren Kunden.
After the mistake, the company received massive criticism from its customers.