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 …

—Jonathan S. Paul

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 of flawless

• perfect
• ideal
• excellent
• immaculate
• superb

Examples of flawless in a Sentence

a flawless performance of the piano concerto

Recent Examples on the Web

This pound cake has that flawless tight, velvety crumb and a balanced richness from the triple-threat combination of butter, cream cheese, and sour cream in the batter. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026

Adam Scott was practically flawless off the tee except for one drive that sailed well left into the trees and out-of-bounds on the par-5 17th. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

The operators who succeed in the years ahead will be those who understand that being a good actor is not about being flawless. — Jeff Cook, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026

Walker is one of many performers who has to blend specialty skills with traditional acting to form one flawless company. — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for flawless

• aulus
• lawless
• solace
• squalus