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单词 impeccably
释义

impeccable

adjective

im·​pec·​ca·​ble (ˌ)im-ˈpe-kə-bəl How to pronounce impeccable (audio)
1
: free from fault or blame : flawless
spoke impeccable French
2
: not capable of sinning or liable to sin
impeccability
(ˌ)im-ˌpe-kə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce impeccable (audio)
noun
impeccably
(ˌ)im-ˈpe-kə-blē How to pronounce impeccable (audio)
adverb

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The word impeccable has been used in English since the 16th century. It derives from the Latin word impeccabilis, a combination of the Latin prefix in-, meaning "not," and the verb peccare, meaning "to sin." Peccare has other descendants in English. There is peccadillo, meaning "a slight offense," and peccant, meaning "guilty of a moral offense" or simply "faulty." There is also peccavi, which comes from Latin, where it literally means "I have sinned"; in English the word functions as a noun meaning "an acknowledgment of sin."

Synonyms

  • absolute
  • faultless
  • flawless
  • ideal
  • immaculate
  • indefectible
  • irreproachable
  • letter-perfect
  • perfect
  • picture-book
  • picture-perfect
  • seamless
  • unblemished
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Example Sentences

Grandfather found a reason to slip in every five minutes. The empty soda cans had to be removed, the bowl of potato chips refreshed. He was sure that he moved unnoticed, like an impeccable waiter of the old school … Darryl Pinckney, High Cotton, 1992 His English was impeccable but halting, like a well-tooled but slightly rusted machine. John Updike, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 1987 In order to ensure that at least one verifiable Spaniard participate in this critical venture, Mendoza asked Bishop Zumárraga to nominate as second-in-command a younger friar with impeccable credentials, and the cleric selected a Fransiscan in whom he had great faith … James A. Michener, Texas, 1985 She has impeccable taste in music. the etiquette expert was celebrated for her absolutely impeccable manners
Recent Examples on the Web As an on-ramp for people who may not be VR-savvy but want to experience some of what the technology has to offer, the introduction is impeccable. Mikhail Klimentov, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 Outside of the relationship, my dad is constantly joking, and his comedic timing is impeccable. Jasmin Hernandez, refinery29.com, 1 Sep. 2022 Throughout the years, Rania has proven that her sartorial tastes are impeccable. Sarah Madaus, Town & Country, 1 Sep. 2022 From top to bottom, from glass to ceiling, the design and attention to detail is impeccable. George Koutsakis, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 And with impeccable timing, HRH’s fete has coincided with the schoolchildren’s half-term holiday, on top of the Bank Holiday in her honor. Vogue, 3 June 2022 To harness that data and deliver value to the organization, the CDO needs impeccable communication and influence skills to generate buy-in, commitment and collaboration. Jason Foster, Forbes, 14 Apr. 2022 The comfort levels are excellent and the sound is impeccable. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 On the microphone, Lamar’s staccato, jackhammer flow was impeccable, his syllables as precise and piercing as when recorded. Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Latin impeccabilis, from in- + peccare to sin

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

impeccable

adjective

im·​pec·​ca·​ble im-ˈpe-kə-bəl How to pronounce impeccable (audio)
: free from fault or error
He had impeccable manners.

impeccably

adverb

as in immaculately
without any flaws or errors he speaks French impeccably

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • immaculately
  • perfectly
  • excellently
  • finely
  • faultlessly
  • flawlessly
  • exceptionally
  • ideally
  • specially
  • superbly
  • marvelously
  • pat
  • fabulously
  • terrifically
  • superlatively
  • to a turn
  • to a nicety
  • to the nines
  • superiorly
  • to a T
  • grandly
  • greatly
  • fancily

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • imperfectly
  • badly
  • inadequately
  • defectively
  • insufficiently
  • faultily
  • incompletely
  • deficiently
  • atrociously
  • execrably
  • wretchedly
  • fallibly
  • amiss
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