perfectly
adverb
per·fect·ly
ˈpər-fik(t)-lē 
Examples of perfectly in a Sentence
The steak was perfectly cooked.
you did that handspring perfectly on your first try
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Simone Rocha’s sculptural pillow bags and puffed pieces perfectly captured that mix of fragility and strength that defines her vision, while Gucci’s tiger-print shearling jacket delivered pure statement energy with its audacious attitude.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Night Swim Coffee’s prices fit perfectly within the assignment’s $25 budget, with that amount being more than enough for coffee for two, or a specialty coffee drink paired with a warm pastry.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
The Reprise was actually my favorite with cherry and chocolate notes that were perfectly balanced and not too acidic.
—Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for perfectly
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“Perfectly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perfectly. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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perfectly
adverb
per·fect·ly
ˈpər-fik-(t)lē
1
: in a perfect manner
understand perfectly
2
: quite sense 1, altogether
I was perfectly willing
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