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

• perfect
• flawless
• ideal
• excellent

Examples of seamless in a Sentence

The transitions from scene to scene were seamless.

a seamless transfer of power

Recent Examples on the Web

While this might look seamless to clients, private aviation’s back end is chaotic and labor-intensive. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 June 2025

His seamless execution of steps and elegance of line form but one part of his distinctive quality; how his technique is imbued with expressive feeling is what makes his performances so potent. —Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 28 June 2025

And now in his ninth MLB season with an All-Star appearance (2023) behind him and perhaps another right before him, his career arc might seem seamless. —Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025

For the next four years, everything about my birth control was seamless. —Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 27 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for seamless

• dreamless