perfection

noun

per·​fec·​tion pər-ˈfek-shən 

1

: the quality or state of being perfect: such as

a

: freedom from fault or defect : flawlessness

b

: maturity

c

: the quality or state of being saintly

2

a

: an exemplification of supreme excellence

b

: an unsurpassable degree of accuracy or excellence

3

: the act or process of perfecting

Synonyms of perfection

• excellence
• excellency

Examples of perfection in a Sentence

She has achieved a rare perfection in her playing.

His poetry is pure perfection.

Recent Examples on the Web

The cushioning is unreal, and the fit is perfection (true to size—9 for me). —Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2025

Start with a classic martini — Belvedere, stirred to glacial perfection — and pair it with caviar fries and the anchovy vinaigrette tossed Little Gem salad for a Beverly Hills take on the trinity. —Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025

But on Monday, the Rangers didn’t need perfection. —Peter Baugh, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025

Let the Virgo Moon guide you to organize your goals into tangible steps — no need for perfection. —Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 9 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English perfeccioun, from Anglo-French perfection, from Latin perfection-, perfectio, from perficere

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing perfection

• to perfection

Rhymes for perfection

• abjection
• advection
• affection
• bijection
• bisection
• collection
• complexion
• confection
• connection
• connexion
• convection
• correction

Kids Definition

perfection

noun

per·​fec·​tion pər-ˈfek-shən 

1

: the quality or state of being perfect

2

: a perfect quality or thing

3

: a degree of accuracy or excellence that cannot be bettered

cooked to perfection

4

: the act or process of perfecting