perfectly

adverb

per·​fect·​ly ˈpər-fik(t)-lē 

1

: in a perfect manner

2

: to a complete or adequate extent : quite

was perfectly happy until now

Synonyms of perfectly

• immaculately
• excellently
• finely

Examples of perfectly in a Sentence

The steak was perfectly cooked.

you did that handspring perfectly on your first try

Recent Examples on the Web

Bitcoin, being likewise based on the ability to produce and consume energy, is perfectly suited to this new era. — Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The championship parades perfectly embodied Kansas City in that way. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

And in its place was the absolute pleasure of watching Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder play their characters perfectly on my favorite show, just a few inches away. — Merrill Markoe, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

Check out the detail in this shield, where four very small skull features are perfectly printed down to the finest detail. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing perfectly

• let's get one thing perfectly clear

Rhymes for perfectly

• imperfectly

Kids Definition

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