seamless

adjective

seam·​less ˈsēm-ləs 

1

: having no seams

2

a

: having no awkward transitions, interruptions, or indications of disparity

a seamless fusion of beauty and intelligence

—Jack Kroll et al.

b

: perfect, flawless

a seamless performance

seamlessly

ˈsēm-ləs-lē 

adverb

seamlessness

ˈsēm-ləs-nəs 

noun

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Figurative Meanings of Seamless

Seamless came into the English language in the fifteenth century with a fairly literal meaning: “having no seams” (seam itself signifying “the joining of two pieces (as of cloth or leather) by sewing usually near the edge”). Throughout much of the word’s early history, expecially in the seventeenth century, it was employed by writers to refer to the “seamless coat (or garment)" of Jesus Christ. In modern use, the word usually has the figurative sense “without flaws” or "without interruption" rather than “without seams.”

Synonyms

• absolute
• faultless
• flawless
• ideal
• immaculate
• impeccable
• indefectible
• irreproachable
• letter-perfect
• perfect
• picture-book
• picture-perfect
• unblemished

Examples of seamless in a Sentence

The transitions from scene to scene were seamless.

a seamless transfer of power

Recent Examples on the Web

That impulse built to the most mesmerizing sequence in the series — a seamless montage that literally follows passes of the basketball between Lakers and Boston Celtics players (in separate games, no less) as both teams advance to their historic showdown in the 1984 NBA Finals. —Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 19 Aug. 2024

And there is also seamless data sync, which ensures real-time updates on customer, order and product information. —Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 19 Aug. 2024

And since Fisher Island has a strict architectural protocols that requires the exteriors of every structure to reflect Mediterranean styling, the challenge was to blend this Mediterranean detailing with cool, contemporary interiors in a seamless, sophisticated way. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024

Greater localization of resources is required to facilitate seamless data sharing between institutions and employers. —Junaid Ali, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1