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

In some women, LDL-C may look perfectly normal, while ApoB is high. —Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 Feb. 2026

She is known for her perfectly coiffed buns; my baby hairs, on the other hand, refuse to fall in line. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026

Begin by slicing Yukon golds with a mandoline to achieve thin, perfectly even slices, and then simmer the potatoes in milk before bathing them in the rich, simple combination of heavy cream, butter, and Gruyère cheese. —Jennifer Anderson, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026

Trench coats are a spring essential that happens to go perfectly with flowy A-line skirts. —Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 17 Feb. 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