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

Shifts are almost always perfectly smooth and exact, but there are times when a little extra tap on the shift lever is needed to stop the clacking of a slightly misaligned derailleur. —Joe Salas april 07, New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026

The founder of Shannon Adamson Interior Design in Seattle, the designer installed sliding racks that fit perfectly in the empty space between the washer/dryer and nearby countertops. —Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026

Ryan O’Reilly’s saucer pass leapt over Drew Doughty’s stick and still landed perfectly flat for a Stamkos one-timer from the left dot. —Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026

Your mean blood sugar could appear perfectly fine while the peaks and valleys quietly take a toll. —Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 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