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

The technology will debut as early as this year in Dubai before eventually rolling out in the U.S. Joby Aviation, an all-electric air taxi company, is partnering with Uber and Delta to make travel to and from the airport more seamless than ever. —Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025

Check-in is seamless, but the hotel has only six parking spots and availability may be limited, especially on busy weekends, so plan to park across or down the street just in case. —Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025

The curbs and street parking will be removed to create a more seamless path for pedestrians while adding lighting, landscaping, seating and new pavement, opening up space for events. —Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2025

For those creating a new space or upgrading an existing one, Kalamazoo offers a seamless design process. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for seamless

• dreamless