Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense perfects, present participle perfecting, past tense, past participle perfectedpronunciation note: The adjective is pronounced (pɜːʳfɪkt). The verb is pronounced (pəʳfekt).
1. adjective
Something that is perfect is as good as it could possibly be.
He spoke perfect English.
Hiring a nanny has turned out to be the perfect solution.
It's a perfect example of a house reflecting the person who lives there.
Nobody is perfect.
2. practice makes perfect
3. adjective
If you say that something is perfectfor a particular person, thing, or activity, you are emphasizing that it is very suitable for them or for that activity.
[emphasis]
Carpet tiles are perfect for kitchens because they're easy to take up and wash. [+ for]
So this could be the perfect time to buy a home.
Synonyms: excellent, ideal, supreme, superb More Synonyms of perfect
4. adjective
If an object or surface is perfect, it does not have any marks on it, or does not have any lumps, hollows, or cracks in it.
Use only clean, Grade A, perfect eggs.
...their perfect white teeth.
5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
You can use perfect to give emphasis to the noun following it.
[emphasis]
She was a perfect fool.
Some people are always coming up to perfect strangers and asking them what they do.
What he had said to her made perfect sense.
Synonyms: complete, absolute, sheer, utter More Synonyms of perfect
6. verb
If you perfect something, you improve it so that it becomes as good as it can possibly be.
We perfected a hand-signal system so that he could keep me informed of hazards. [VERB noun]
I removed the fibroid tumours, using the techniques that I have perfected. [VERB noun]
7. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
The perfect tenses of a verb are the ones used to talk about things that happened or began before a particular time, as in 'He's already left' and 'They had always liked her'. The present perfect tense is sometimes called the perfect tense.
8. See also future, past perfect, present perfect
More Synonyms of perfect
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perfect in British English
adjective (ˈpɜːfɪkt)
1.
having all essential elements
2.
unblemished; faultless
a perfect gemstone
3.
correct or precise
perfect timing
4.
utter or absolute
a perfect stranger
5.
excellent in all respects
a perfect day
6. mathematics
exactly divisible into equal integral or polynomial roots
36 is a perfect square
7. botany
a.
(of flowers) having functional stamens and pistils
b.
(of plants) having all parts present
8. grammar
denoting a tense of verbs used in describing an action that has been completed by the subject. In English this is a compound tense, formed with have or has plus the past participle
9. music
a.
of or relating to the intervals of the unison, fourth, fifth, and octave
b. Also: full, final
(of a cadence) ending on the tonic chord, giving a feeling of conclusion
Compare imperfect (sense 6)
10. archaic
positive certain, or assured
noun (ˈpɜːfɪkt)
11. grammar
a.
the perfect tense
b.
a verb in this tense
verb (pəˈfɛkt)(transitive)
12.
to make perfect; improve to one's satisfaction
he is in Paris to perfect his French
13.
to make fully accomplished
14. printing
to print the reverse side of (a printed sheet of paper)
▶ USAGE For most of its meanings, the adjective perfect describes an absolute state, i.e. one that cannot be qualified; thus something iseither perfect or not perfect, and cannot be more perfect or less perfect. However when perfect means excellent in all respects, a comparative can be used with it without absurdity:the next day the weather was even more perfect
Derived forms
perfectness (ˈperfectness)
noun
Word origin
C13: from Latin perfectus, from perficere to perform, from per through + facere to do
perfect in American English
(ˈpɜrfɪkt; for v. pərˈfɛkt)
adjective
1.
complete in all respects; without defect or omission; sound; flawless
2.
in a condition of complete excellence, as in skill or quantity; faultless; most excellent; sometimes used comparatively
“to create a more perfect union”
3.
completely correct or accurate; exact; precise
a perfect copy
4.
without reserve or qualification; pure; utter; sheer; absolute
a perfect fool, perfect stranger
5.
designating a binding of books in which pages are glued to cloth or paper at the spine rather than having the signatures sewn together
6. Botany
monoclinous
7. Grammar
expressing or showing a state or action completed at the time of speaking or at the time indicated: verbshave three perfect tenses: simple (or present) perfect, past perfect (or pluperfect), and future perfect
8. Music
designating an interval of a unison, fourth, fifth, or octave
verb transitive
9.
to bring to completion
10.
to make perfect or more nearly perfect according to a given standard, as by training
noun
11.
the perfect tense
12.
a verb form in this tense
Derived forms
perfecter (perˈfecter)
noun
perfectness (ˈperfectness)
noun
Word origin
ME perfit < OFr parfit < L perfectus, pp. of perficere, to finish < per-, through (see per-) + facere, to make, do1: mod. sp. is Latinized
Examples of 'perfect' in a sentence
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We were huge fans before this and she was a perfect fit for the song.
The Sun (2016)
Will cooking on a salt slab make the perfect steak?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Everyone has jumped on this suggestion as some kind of perfect solution.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It feels like the perfect end to a perfect day.
The Sun (2017)
This is the perfect time and place to get to know your colleagues a bit better.
The Sun (2016)
There is pressure to be the perfect woman at home and in careers.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
No one is perfect but you need trust and respect for your partner.
The Sun (2016)
But it became a perfect opportunity to put that empathy into action.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Of course, the system isn't perfect.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Things were perfect - close, loving.
The Sun (2016)
This is the moral of the fairytale about the perfect woman.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Then she realised she already had the perfect personal trainers.
The Sun (2012)
You can almost feel the perfect fit.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
But no one is perfect at home.
Christianity Today (2000)
The perfect kitchen is always as clean and tidy as the day it was installed.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
This apparently baffling arrangement turns out to make perfect sense.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
So here is an almost perfect house in an exceptional location.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
There is no perfect system of voting.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The two goods are perfect substitutes for one individual and perfect complements for the other individual.
Miller, Roger LeRoy & Fishe, Raymond P. H. Microeconomics: Price Theory in Practice (1995)
Things were perfect between us before that.
The Sun (2016)
This is the perfect bargain to take you from day through to night.
The Sun (2009)
This is a perfect example of how dangerous he still is.
The Sun (2013)
It seemed the perfect opportunity when my husband proposed.
The Sun (2013)
They have no interest in the past and their language has no perfect tense.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Your perfect match may work in a health context or be linked to the sports world.
The Sun (2010)
Snow is on its way and this is the perfect solution.
The Sun (2014)
We have to help people to make sure their day is perfect.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It was my birthday weekend and that was the perfect present.
The Sun (2011)
Your body has its own clock that keeps perfect time.
Austin, Valerie Self-Hypnosis (1994)
Perfect for messing about on the river.
The Sun (2013)
Does he not already have the perfect job?
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He was also a perfect fit for a business about to change rapidly.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Our natural flow of energy always moves towards perfect health and wellbeing.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
With that in mind, here are my tips for changing your perfect house into a perfect home.
The Sun (2014)
In other languages
perfect
British English: perfect /ˈpɜːfɪkt/ ADJECTIVE
Something that is perfect is as good as it can possibly be.
He spoke perfect English.
American English: perfect
Arabic: تَامٌ
Brazilian Portuguese: perfeito
Chinese: 完美的
Croatian: savršen
Czech: dokonalý
Danish: perfekt
Dutch: perfect
European Spanish: perfecto
Finnish: täydellinen
French: parfait
German: perfekt
Greek: τέλειος
Italian: perfetto
Japanese: 完璧な
Korean: 완벽한
Norwegian: perfekt
Polish: doskonały
European Portuguese: perfeito
Romanian: perfect
Russian: совершенный
Latin American Spanish: perfecto
Swedish: perfekt
Thai: ถูกต้อง
Turkish: mükemmel
Ukrainian: досконалий
Vietnamese: hoàn thiện
British English: perfect VERB
If you perfect something, you improve it so that it becomes as good as it can possibly be.
We perfected a hand-signal system so that he could keep me informed of hazards.
American English: perfect
Brazilian Portuguese: aperfeiçoar
Chinese: 使完美
European Spanish: perfeccionar
French: mettre au point
German: perfektionieren
Italian: perfezionare
Japanese: 完全にする
Korean: 완전하게 개선하다
European Portuguese: aperfeiçoar
Latin American Spanish: perfeccionar
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All related terms of 'perfect'
perfect gas
a hypothetical gas which obeys Boyle's law exactly at all temperatures and pressures, and which has internal energy that depends only upon the temperature. Measurements upon real gases are extrapolated to zero pressure to obtain results in agreement with theories relating to an ideal gas, esp in thermometry
perfect way
If you refer to a way of doing something, you are referring to how you can do it, for example the action you can take or the method you can use to achieve it.
note-perfect
(of a singer or musician ) able to sing or play without making any errors
past perfect
In grammar , the past perfect tenses of a verb are the ones used to talk about things that happened before a specific time. The simple past perfect tense uses 'had' and the past participle of the verb, as in 'She had seen him before'. It is sometimes called the → pluperfect .
perfect body
Your body is all your physical parts, including your head, arms, and legs.
perfect game
a game in which no batter on the opposing team reaches first base
perfect gift
A gift is something that you give someone as a present.
perfect pitch
Someone who has perfect pitch is able to identify or sing musical notes correctly.
perfect ream
516 sheets of paper
perfect rhyme
rhyme between words in which the stressed vowels and any succeeding consonants are identical although the consonants preceding the stressed vowels may be different, as between part/ hart or believe / conceive
perfect sense
Something that is perfect is as good as it could possibly be.
perfect shape
The shape of an object, a person, or an area is the appearance of their outside edges or surfaces, for example whether they are round, square , curved, or fat .
perfect spot
You can refer to a particular place as a spot .
perfect storm
A perfect storm is an unusual combination of events or things that produce an unusually bad or powerful result.
perfect tense
→ the perfect tense
word-perfect
correct in every detail
future perfect
denoting a tense of verbs describing an action that will have been performed by a certain time. In English this is formed with will have or shall have plus the past participle
letter-perfect
correct in all its letters, or in every respect
perfect binding
a style of binding used mainly for paperback books, where the backs of the gathered sections are trimmed and inserted into a cover along with adhesive to hold the pages and cover together
perfect cadence
a cadence , immediately preceded by some form of dominant harmony , and consisting of the tonic triad of the key of the particular section or of the composition in its beginning , with the keynote appearing in both the highest and lowest voice
perfect excuse
An excuse is a reason which you give in order to explain why something has been done or has not been done, or in order to avoid doing something.
perfect number
an integer , such as 28, that is equal to the sum of all its possible factors , excluding itself
perfect setting
A particular setting is a particular place or type of surroundings where something is or takes place.
perfect square
a quantity which is the exact square of another quantity; e. g ., 25 is a perfect square of 5, x 2 +2xy+ y 2 of (x+y)
perfect timing
Timing is the skill or action of judging the right moment in a situation or activity at which to do something.
picture-perfect
perfect or flawless
present perfect
In grammar , the present perfect tenses of a verb are the ones used to talk about things which happened before the time you are speaking or writing but are relevant to the present situation , or things that began in the past and are still happening . The simple present perfect tense uses 'have' or 'has' and the past participle of the verb, as in 'They have decided what to do'.
perfect antidote
Something that is an antidote to a difficult or unpleasant situation helps you to overcome the situation.
perfect backdrop
The backdrop to an object or a scene is what you see behind it.
perfect contrition
detestation of past sins and a resolve to make amends , from love of God
perfect gentleman
If you say that a man is a gentleman , you mean he is polite and educated , and can be trusted .
perfect participle
→ past participle
perfect platform
If someone has a platform , they have an opportunity to tell people what they think or want.
perfect competition
a market situation in which there exists a homogeneous product, freedom of entry , and a large number of buyers and sellers none of whom individually can affect price
perfect illustration
An illustration is an example or a story which is used to make a point clear.
perfect progressive
a verb form including the auxiliary have followed by been and a present participle , noting the continuation of an activity or event, its incompleteness or interruption , and its connection to the temporal point of reference , as in I've been waiting for over an hour , They had been talking about her before she came into the room , or In July , he will have been living here for two years
the perfect tense
the tense of a verb that indicates that the action has been completed
in perfect condition
If you talk about the condition of a person or thing, you are talking about the state that they are in, especially how good or bad their physical state is.
practice makes perfect
If you say ' practice makes perfect ', you mean that it is possible to learn something or develop a skill if you practise enough. People often say this to encourage someone to keep practising.
full rhyme
rhyme between words in which the stressed vowels and any succeeding consonants are identical although the consonants preceding the stressed vowels may be different, as between part/ hart or believe / conceive
in an ideal/a perfect world
You can use in an ideal world or in a perfect world when you are talking about things that you would like to happen , although you realize that they are not likely to happen.
ideal gas
a hypothetical gas which obeys Boyle's law exactly at all temperatures and pressures, and which has internal energy that depends only upon the temperature. Measurements upon real gases are extrapolated to zero pressure to obtain results in agreement with theories relating to an ideal gas, esp in thermometry
absolute pitch
the ability to identify exactly the pitch of a note without comparing it to another
adhesive binding
a style of binding used mainly for paperback books, where the backs of the gathered sections are trimmed and inserted into a cover along with adhesive to hold the pages and cover together
( colours, clothes ) 很/非常相称(稱) hěn/fēicháng xiāngchèn ⇒ Helen's choice of lipstick was a good match for her skin-tone. → 海伦选的唇膏和她的肤色非常相称。 Hǎilún xuǎn de chúngāo hé tā de fūsè fēicháng xiāngchèn.
he's a perfect stranger to me
对(對)我来(來)说(說)他完全是个(個)陌生人 duì wǒ lái shuō tā wánquán shì gè mòshēngrén
the perfect (tense)
完成(时(時)) wánchéng (shí)
1 (adjective)
Definition
faultless
They all spoke perfect English.Nobody's perfect.
Synonyms
faultless
His English was faultless.
correct
pure
The ancient alchemists tried to transmute base metals into pure gold.
accurate
faithful
impeccable
You really have impeccable taste in clothes.
exemplary
flawless
foolproof
blameless
a blameless life
Opposites
flawed
,
faulty
,
deficient
,
imperfect
,
impure
2 (adjective)
Definition
excellent in all respects
This is a perfect time to buy a house.
Synonyms
excellent
We complimented him on doing an excellent job.
ideal
She decided I was the ideal person to take over this job.
supreme
The group conspired to seize supreme power.
superb
a superb 18-hole golf course
splendid
a splendid career in publishing
sublime
The administration's sublime incompetence is probably temporary.
superlative
Some superlative wines are made in this region.
3 (adjective)
The car is in perfect condition.
Synonyms
immaculate
My car's in absolutely immaculate condition.
impeccable
flawless
She has a flawless complexion.
spotless
Every morning cleaners make sure everything is spotless.
unblemished
his unblemished reputation as a man of honour and principle
untarnished
Her reputation abroad has remained largely untarnished.
unmarred
Opposites
damaged
,
ruined
,
spoiled
,
flawed
,
impaired
,
defective
4 (adjective)
Definition
utter or absolute
She behaved like a perfect fool.
Synonyms
complete
He made me look like a complete idiot.
absolute
A sick person needs to have absolute trust in a doctor.
sheer
acts of sheer desperation
utter
A look of utter confusion swept across his handsome face.
consummate
He was a consummate liar and exaggerator.
out-and-out
You're an out-and-out liar.
unadulterated
It was pure, unadulterated hell.
unmitigated
A senior police officer had called him an unmitigated liar.
unalloyed
Opposites
partial
,
unfinished
,
incomplete
5 (adjective)
Definition
correct or precise
She spoke in a perfect imitation of her father's voice.
Synonyms
exact
I can't remember the exact words he used.
true
The score is usually a true reflection of events on the pitch.
accurate
a more accurate description of the terrain
precise
We will never know the precise details of his death.
right
That's absolutely right!
close
The poem is a close translation from the original Latin.
correct
The information was correct at the time of going to press.
strict
the strictest sense of the word
faithful
His screenplay is faithful to the novel.
spot-on (British, informal)
Schools were told their exam information had to be spot-on.
on the money (informal)
unerring
These designs demonstrate her unerring eye for colour and detail.
6 (adjective)
Definition
faultless
a perfect performance
Synonyms
expert
The faces of the waxworks are modelled by expert sculptors.
experienced
a team made up of experienced professionals
finished
skilled
skilled workers, such as plumbers
masterly
They gave a masterly performance.
polished
a polished performance
practised
a practised and experienced surgeon
accomplished
one of the most accomplished authors of our time
tasty (British, informal)
skilful
his skilful use of light and shade
adept
He is an adept guitar player.
Opposites
bad
,
poor
,
inferior
,
worthless
,
unskilled
,
bodger or bodgie (Australian, slang)
1 (verb)
Definition
to improve to one's satisfaction
He worked hard to perfect his drawing technique.
Synonyms
improve
He said he wanted to improve his football.
develop
They allowed me to develop their original idea.
polish
Polish up your writing skills on a one-week course.
elaborate
The plan was elaborated by five members of the council.
refine
Surgical techniques are constantly being refined.
cultivate
My father encouraged me to cultivate my mind.
hone
honing the skills of senior managers
Opposites
mar
2 (verb)
Definition
to make fully accomplished
Synonyms
accomplish
If we all work together, I think we can accomplish our goal.
effect
Prospects for effecting real political change have taken a step backward.
finish
He was cheered when he finished his speech.
complete
He had just completed his first novel.
achieve
There are many who will work hard to achieve these goals.
perform
people who have performed outstanding acts of bravery
carry out
realize
The kaleidoscopic quality of the book is brilliantly realized on stage.
fulfil
He is too ill to fulfil his duties.
consummate
No one has yet been able to consummate a deal.
Usage note
For most of its meanings, the adjective perfect describes an absolute state, so that something either is or is not perfect, and cannot be referred to in terms of degree - thus, one thing should not be described as more perfect or less perfect than another thing. However, when perfect is used in the sense of `excellent in all respects', more and most are acceptable, for example the next day the weather was even more perfect.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of absolute
Definition
total and complete
A sick person needs to have absolute trust in a doctor.
Synonyms
complete,
total,
perfect,
entire,
pure,
sheer,
utter,
outright,
thorough,
downright,
consummate,
unqualified,
full-on (informal),
out-and-out,
unadulterated,
unmitigated,
dyed-in-the-wool,
thoroughgoing,
unalloyed,
unmixed,
arrant (derogatory),
deep-dyed
in the sense of accomplished
Definition
expert or proficient
one of the most accomplished authors of our time
Synonyms
skilled,
able,
professional,
expert,
masterly,
talented,
gifted,
polished,
practised,
cultivated,
tasty (British, informal),
skilful,
adept,
consummate,
proficient
in the sense of accurate
a more accurate description of the terrain
Synonyms
precise,
right,
close,
nice,
regular,
correct,
careful,
strict,
proper,
exact,
faithful,
explicit,
authentic,
spot-on,
just,
clear-cut,
meticulous,
truthful,
faultless,
scrupulous,
unerring,
veracious
Synonyms of 'perfect'
perfect
Explore 'perfect' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of achieve
Definition
to gain by hard work or effort
There are many who will work hard to achieve these goals.
Synonyms
accomplish,
reach,
fulfil,
finish,
complete,
gain,
perform,
earn,
do,
get,
win,
carry out,
realize,
obtain,
conclude,
acquire,
execute,
bring about,
attain,
consummate,
procure,
bring off (informal),
effectuate,
put the tin lid on
in the sense of adept
Definition
proficient in something requiring skill
He is an adept guitar player.
Synonyms
skilful,
able,
skilled,
expert,
masterly,
practised,
accomplished,
versed,
tasty (British, informal),
masterful,
proficient,
adroit,
dexterous
in the sense of blameless
a blameless life
Synonyms
innocent,
clear,
clean,
upright,
stainless,
honest,
immaculate,
impeccable,
virtuous,
faultless,
squeaky-clean,
unblemished,
unsullied,
uninvolved,
unimpeachable,
untarnished,
above suspicion,
irreproachable,
guiltless,
unspotted,
unoffending
in the sense of close
Definition
careful, strict, or searching
The poem is a close translation from the original Latin.
Synonyms
accurate,
strict,
exact,
precise,
faithful,
literal,
conscientious
in the sense of consummate
Definition
complete or extreme
He was a consummate liar and exaggerator.
Synonyms
complete,
total,
supreme,
extreme,
ultimate,
absolute,
utter,
conspicuous,
unqualified,
deep-dyed
in the sense of consummate
Definition
to complete or fulfil
No one has yet been able to consummate a deal.
Synonyms
complete,
finish,
achieve,
conclude,
perform,
perfect,
carry out,
crown,
fulfil,
end,
accomplish,
effectuate,
put the tin lid on
in the sense of correct
Definition
free from error
The information was correct at the time of going to press.
Synonyms
accurate,
right,
true,
exact,
precise,
flawless,
faultless,
on the right lines,
O.K. or okay (informal)
in the sense of cultivate
My father encouraged me to cultivate my mind.
Synonyms
improve,
better,
train,
discipline,
polish,
refine,
elevate,
enrich,
civilize
in the sense of develop
Definition
to make or become gradually clearer or more widely known
They allowed me to develop their original idea.
Synonyms
expand,
improve,
perfect,
extend,
work out,
polish,
reinforce,
supplement,
elaborate,
unfold,
enlarge,
broaden,
amplify,
augment,
flesh out,
dilate upon
in the sense of effect
Definition
to cause (something) to take place
Prospects for effecting real political change have taken a step backward.
Synonyms
bring about,
make,
cause,
produce,
create,
complete,
achieve,
perform,
carry out,
fulfil,
accomplish,
execute,
initiate,
give rise to,
consummate,
actuate,
effectuate
Additional synonyms
in the sense of elaborate
Definition
to develop (a plan or theory) in detail
The plan was elaborated by five members of the council.
Synonyms
develop,
improve,
enhance,
polish,
complicate,
decorate,
refine,
garnish,
ornament,
flesh out
in the sense of experienced
Definition
skilful or knowledgeable as a result of having done something many times before
a team made up of experienced professionals
Synonyms
knowledgeable,
trained,
professional,
skilled,
tried,
tested,
seasoned,
expert,
master,
qualified,
familiar,
capable,
veteran,
practised,
accomplished,
competent,
skilful,
adept,
well-versed
in the sense of faithful
Definition
accurate in detail
His screenplay is faithful to the novel.
Synonyms
accurate,
just,
close,
true,
strict,
exact,
precise
in the sense of finish
Definition
to be at or come to the end
He was cheered when he finished his speech.
Synonyms
stop,
close,
complete,
achieve,
conclude,
cease,
accomplish,
execute,
discharge,
culminate,
wrap up (informal),
terminate,
round off,
bring to a close or conclusion
in the sense of finished
Synonyms
polished,
professional,
skilled,
expert,
perfected,
masterly,
classic,
smooth,
elegant,
accomplished,
refined,
cultivated,
impeccable,
consummate,
flawless,
proficient,
urbane
in the sense of flawless
She has a flawless complexion.
Synonyms
perfect,
impeccable,
faultless,
spotless,
unblemished,
unsullied
in the sense of fulfil
Definition
to carry out (a request or order)
He is too ill to fulfil his duties.
Synonyms
carry out,
perform,
execute,
discharge,
keep,
effect,
finish,
complete,
achieve,
conclude,
accomplish,
bring to completion
in the sense of hone
Definition
to develop and improve (a quality or ability)
honing the skills of senior managers
Synonyms
improve,
better,
polish,
enhance,
upgrade,
refine,
sharpen,
augment,
help
in the sense of ideal
Definition
most suitable
She decided I was the ideal person to take over this job.
Synonyms
perfect,
best,
model,
classic,
supreme,
ultimate,
archetypal,
exemplary,
consummate,
optimal,
quintessential
in the sense of impeccable
Definition
without flaw or error
You really have impeccable taste in clothes.
Synonyms
faultless,
perfect,
pure,
exact,
precise,
exquisite,
stainless,
immaculate,
flawless,
squeaky-clean,
unerring,
unblemished,
unimpeachable,
irreproachable,
sinless,
incorrupt,
blameless,
above suspicion
Additional synonyms
in the sense of masterly
Definition
showing great skill
They gave a masterly performance.
Synonyms
skilful,
skilled,
expert,
finished,
fine,
excellent,
crack (informal),
supreme,
clever,
superior,
world-class,
exquisite,
tasty (British, informal),
adept,
consummate,
first-rate,
superlative,
masterful,
adroit,
dexterous
in the sense of out-and-out
Definition
absolute
You're an out-and-out liar.
Synonyms
absolute,
complete,
total,
perfect,
sheer,
utter,
outright,
thorough,
downright,
consummate,
unqualified,
unmitigated,
dyed-in-the-wool,
thoroughgoing,
unalloyed,
arrant,
deep-dyed
in the sense of perform
Definition
to carry out (an action)
people who have performed outstanding acts of bravery
Synonyms
do,
achieve,
carry out,
effect,
complete,
satisfy,
observe,
fulfil,
accomplish,
execute,
bring about,
pull off,
act out,
transact
in the sense of polish
Definition
to make or become elegant or refined
Polish up your writing skills on a one-week course.
Synonyms
perfect,
improve,
enhance,
refine,
finish,
correct,
cultivate,
brush up,
touch up,
emend
in the sense of polished
Definition
done or performed well or professionally
a polished performance
Synonyms
accomplished,
professional,
masterly,
fine,
expert,
outstanding,
skilful,
adept,
impeccable,
flawless,
superlative,
faultless
in the sense of practised
Definition
expert or skilled because of long experience in a skill or field
a practised and experienced surgeon
Synonyms
skilled,
trained,
experienced,
seasoned,
able,
expert,
qualified,
accomplished,
versed,
proficient
in the sense of precise
Definition
particular or exact
We will never know the precise details of his death.
Synonyms
exact,
specific,
actual,
particular,
express,
fixed,
correct,
absolute,
accurate,
explicit,
definite,
clear-cut,
literal,
unequivocal,
surgical
in the sense of pure
Definition
not mixed with any other materials or elements
The ancient alchemists tried to transmute base metals into pure gold.
Synonyms
unmixed,
real,
clear,
true,
simple,
natural,
straight,
perfect,
genuine,
neat,
authentic,
flawless,
unalloyed
in the sense of realize
Definition
to produce a complete work of art from an idea or draft
The kaleidoscopic quality of the book is brilliantly realized on stage.
Synonyms
achieve,
do,
effect,
complete,
perform,
fulfil,
accomplish,
bring about,
consummate,
incarnate,
bring off,
make concrete,
bring to fruition,
actualize,
make happen,
effectuate,
reify,
carry out or through
in the sense of refine
Definition
to improve
Surgical techniques are constantly being refined.
Synonyms
improve,
perfect,
polish,
temper,
elevate,
hone,
fine-tune,
cultivate
Additional synonyms
in the sense of right
Definition
correct in opinion or judgment
That's absolutely right!
Synonyms
correct,
true,
genuine,
accurate,
exact,
precise,
valid,
authentic,
satisfactory,
spot-on (British, informal),
factual,
on the money (informal),
unerring,
admissible,
dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal),
veracious,
sound
in the sense of sheer
Definition
absolute
acts of sheer desperation
Synonyms
total,
complete,
absolute,
utter,
rank,
pure,
downright (derogatory),
unqualified,
out-and-out,
unadulterated,
unmitigated,
thoroughgoing,
unalloyed,
arrant (derogatory)
in the sense of skilful
Definition
having or showing skill
his skilful use of light and shade
Synonyms
expert,
deft,
skilled,
masterly,
trained,
experienced,
able,
professional,
quick,
clever,
practised,
accomplished,
handy,
competent,
tasty (British, informal),
apt,
adept,
proficient,
adroit,
dexterous
in the sense of skilled
skilled workers, such as plumbers
Synonyms
expert,
professional,
accomplished,
trained,
experienced,
able,
masterly,
practised,
tasty (British, informal),
skilful,
proficient,
a dab hand at (British, informal)
in the sense of splendid
a splendid career in publishing
Synonyms
glorious,
superb,
magnificent,
grand,
brilliant,
rare,
supreme,
outstanding,
remarkable,
sterling,
exceptional,
renowned,
admirable,
sublime,
illustrious
in the sense of spot-on
Definition
absolutely correct
Schools were told their exam information had to be spot-on.
Synonyms
accurate,
exact,
precise,
right,
correct,
on the money (informal),
unerring,
punctual (to the minute),
hitting the nail on the head (informal),
on the bull's-eye (informal)
in the sense of spotless
Definition
perfectly clean
Every morning cleaners make sure everything is spotless.
Synonyms
clean,
immaculate,
impeccable,
white,
pure,
virgin,
shining,
gleaming,
snowy,
flawless,
faultless,
unblemished,
virginal,
unsullied,
untarnished,
unstained
in the sense of strict
Definition
(of a meaning) exact
the strictest sense of the word
Synonyms
exact,
accurate,
precise,
close,
true,
particular,
religious,
faithful,
meticulous,
scrupulous
in the sense of sublime
Definition
without equal
The administration's sublime incompetence is probably temporary.
Synonyms
total,
complete,
utter,
supreme,
extreme,
consummate
in the sense of superb
Definition
extremely good or impressive
a superb 18-hole golf course
Synonyms
splendid (old-fashioned),
excellent,
magnificent,
topping (British, old-fashioned),
fine,
choice,
grand,
superior,
divine (informal),
marvellous,
gorgeous,
mega (slang),
sick (slang),
awesome (slang),
world-class,
exquisite,
breathtaking,
first-rate,
superlative (formal),
unrivalled,
brill (informal),
bodacious (slang, US),
boffo (slang),
splendiferous (facetious),
of the first water (rare),
chillin' (US, slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal),
beaut (informal),
barrie (Scottish, slang),
belting (British, slang),
pearler (Australian, slang)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of superlative
Definition
the superlative form of an adjective or adverb
Some superlative wines are made in this region.
Synonyms
supreme,
excellent,
outstanding,
highest,
greatest,
crack (slang),
magnificent,
surpassing,
consummate,
stellar (informal),
unparalleled,
transcendent,
unrivalled,
peerless,
unsurpassed,
matchless,
of the highest order,
of the first water
in the sense of supreme
Definition
of highest status or power
The group conspired to seize supreme power.
Synonyms
paramount,
surpassing,
superlative,
prevailing,
sovereign,
predominant,
incomparable,
mother of all (informal),
unsurpassed,
matchless
in the sense of true
Definition
accurate or precise
The score is usually a true reflection of events on the pitch.
Synonyms
exact,
perfect,
correct,
accurate,
proper,
precise,
spot-on (British, informal),
on target,
unerring
in the sense of unadulterated
Definition
(of an emotion) not mixed with anything else
It was pure, unadulterated hell.
Synonyms
sheer,
complete,
total,
pure,
absolute,
utter,
downright,
unqualified,
out-and-out,
unmitigated,
thoroughgoing,
unalloyed
in the sense of unblemished
Definition
not spoiled or tarnished
his unblemished reputation as a man of honour and principle
Synonyms
spotless,
immaculate,
impeccable,
perfect,
pure,
unsullied,
untarnished
in the sense of unerring
Definition
never mistaken
These designs demonstrate her unerring eye for colour and detail.
Synonyms
accurate,
sure,
certain,
perfect,
exact,
impeccable,
faultless,
infallible,
unfailing
in the sense of unmitigated
Definition
total and complete
A senior police officer had called him an unmitigated liar.
Synonyms
complete,
absolute,
utter,
perfect,
rank,
sheer,
total,
outright,
thorough,
downright (derogatory),
consummate,
out-and-out,
thoroughgoing,
arrant (derogatory),
deep-dyed (derogatory)
in the sense of untarnished
Her reputation abroad has remained largely untarnished.
Synonyms
unstained,
immaculate,
impeccable,
spotless,
clean,
pure,
glowing,
squeaky-clean,
unblemished,
unsullied,
unimpeachable,
unsoiled,
unspotted,
bright,
polished,
shining,
burnished
in the sense of utter
Definition
total or absolute
A look of utter confusion swept across his handsome face.