perfection

noun

per·​fec·​tion pər-ˈfek-shən 

1

: the quality or state of being perfect: such as

a

: freedom from fault or defect : flawlessness

b

: maturity

c

: the quality or state of being saintly

2

a

: an exemplification of supreme excellence

b

: an unsurpassable degree of accuracy or excellence

3

: the act or process of perfecting

Synonyms of perfection

• excellence
• excellency

Examples of perfection in a Sentence

She has achieved a rare perfection in her playing.

His poetry is pure perfection.

Recent Examples on the Web

The chassis, engine, and aesthetic perfection of the 964 represented a high watermark in the 911 lineage. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026

For centuries, readers have preferred the horrors of hell to the perfection of heaven. —Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026

January is less about perfection and more about trusting that your curiosity can guide you better than caution, especially when new relationships, creative projects, or travel plans appear out of nowhere. —Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2026

The cake layers are absolute perfection, and the icing is delicious. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English perfeccioun, from Anglo-French perfection, from Latin perfection-, perfectio, from perficere

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing perfection

• to perfection

Rhymes for perfection

• abjection
• advection
• affection
• bijection
• bisection
• collection
• complexion
• confection
• connection
• connexion
• convection
• correction

Kids Definition

perfection

noun

per·​fec·​tion pər-ˈfek-shən 

1

: the quality or state of being perfect

2

: a perfect quality or thing

3

: a degree of accuracy or excellence that cannot be bettered

cooked to perfection

4

: the act or process of perfecting