flawless

adjective

flaw·​less ˈflȯ-ləs 

1

: having no flaw or imperfection : perfect

a flawless performance

flawless beauty

flawless diction

The decor is elegant, the service is flawless and the food is exquisite.

—Anthony Dias Blue

2

of a gemstone : free of defects : having no internal flaws

Some diamond experts dispute that a set diamond can be truly flawless, saying it can be only internally flawless …

—The New York Times Style Magazine

flawlessly adverb

performed flawlessly

You know the moments: a computer that has worked flawlessly for as long as you can remember stubbornly refuses to boot one morning.

—Personal Computer

flawlessness noun

The trouble with having spectacular diamonds for the night was finding an ensemble worthy of such flawlessness.

—Plum Sykes

Synonyms

• perfect
• ideal
• excellent
• immaculate
• superb

Examples of flawless in a Sentence

a flawless performance of the piano concerto

Recent Examples on the Web

That means not just planning a flawless itinerary, but also investing in travel accessories that provide comfort and security throughout the trip. —Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025

The organizations winning right now aren’t those with flawless rollouts. —Farah Ayadi, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025

For best results, choose the right surface as that will allow for smooth application and a flawless finish. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2025

Ederson has played a major role in City’s domestic dominance since joining from Benfica in 2017, but the Brazilian has not been flawless in recent years and is in the final year of his deal. —Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for flawless

• aulus
• lawless
• solace
• squalus