seamless

adjective

seam·​less ˈsēm-ləs 

1

: having no seams

2

a

: having no awkward transitions, interruptions, or indications of disparity

a seamless fusion of beauty and intelligence

—Jack Kroll et al.

b

: perfect, flawless

a seamless performance

seamlessly

ˈsēm-ləs-lē 

adverb

seamlessness

ˈsēm-ləs-nəs 

noun

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Figurative Meanings of Seamless

Seamless came into the English language in the fifteenth century with a fairly literal meaning: “having no seams” (seam itself signifying “the joining of two pieces (as of cloth or leather) by sewing usually near the edge”). Throughout much of the word’s early history, expecially in the seventeenth century, it was employed by writers to refer to the “seamless coat (or garment)" of Jesus Christ. In modern use, the word usually has the figurative sense “without flaws” or "without interruption" rather than “without seams.”

Synonyms

• absolute
• faultless
• flawless
• ideal
• immaculate
• impeccable
• indefectible
• irreproachable
• letter-perfect
• perfect
• picture-book
• picture-perfect
• unblemished

Examples of seamless in a Sentence

The transitions from scene to scene were seamless.

a seamless transfer of power

Recent Examples on the Web

Any correction or offer of help threatened the seamless barrier of narrative that his mind had erected around his increasingly fragmented self. —Chloé Cooper Jones Emily Woo Zeller Krish Seenivasan Zachary Mouton, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024

Dialing in the right fit is essential when backpacking, and REI’s adjustable design makes this a seamless process. —Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024

Easy navigation, seamless gameplay on desktop and mobile, and a visually appealing website contributed to our rankings. —Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024

This could lead to more drivers favoring the Rivian Adventure Network and Tesla Superchargers, which offer seamless payment. —Emily Dreibelbis, PCMAG, 15 Apr. 2024

These gloves’ 15-gauge nylon knitted shell is lightweight, breathable, and also seamless to avoid areas of potential irritation. —Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024

Inside, the home has an open-plan layout with a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024

The perfect heist? Inside the seamless, sophisticated, stealthy L.A. theft that netted up to $30 million. —Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024

The pleated skirt has a high-rise waist and a hidden zipper closure for a seamless look. —Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1