IMPECCABLE Synonyms: 177 Similar and Opposite Words

impeccable

adjective

(ˌ)im-ˈpe-kə-bəl

Definition of impeccable

as in perfect

being entirely without fault or flaw the etiquette expert was celebrated for her absolutely impeccable manners

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as in faultless

free from guilt or blame the head of the investigation must be a person of impeccable probity and honesty

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as in pure

free from sin the belief that there can be no such thing as an impeccable soul

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Recent Examples of impeccable There were days during the New York Giants’ grueling training camp this summer that even left tackle Andrew Thomas, who has impeccable football character, was worn down. — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 During the prime years of her career, while widely acknowledged as an exceptional Schubert singer with impeccable German diction, Anderson still avoided expounding on the music. — Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026 We’re thrilled to be included in their impeccable assortment and love that customers can discover Frank & Eileen with this one-of-a-kind retailer. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 Christie Brinkley and her daughter, Sailor Brinkley Cook, share an impeccable sense of style. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for impeccable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeccable

Adjective

The shape skims one’s physique rather than hugging it, creating the kind of movement that made flapper dresses perfect for dancing.

— Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026
Runway is a perfect metaphor for a kid who is about to take off.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of perfect

Adjective

The service The service across the board is practically faultless.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Romero was nearly faultless in the knockout stages of the competition and rallied his team-mates at half-time in the final against Manchester United.

— Jay Harris, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of faultless

Adjective

The South Korean head of state concluded a successful official visit to Mexico this week with a stop that was pure K-pop, featuring one of his country’s most representative musical groups.

— Natalia Cano, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2026
This is pure comfort, but keeping slippers on the first, second, and third floor means never having to go up or down possibly three flights of stairs to locate them.

— Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of pure

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Short or long, nail health is a key factor this fall, a manicure-first approach evidenced by the rise of short, minimalist nails and the flawless cuticles achieved via the Russian manicure, currently trending.

— Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
This pound cake has that flawless tight, velvety crumb and a balanced richness from the triple-threat combination of butter, cream cheese, and sour cream in the batter.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of flawless

Adjective

For the sake of his reputation, anyone whose likeness appears in this book gets VETTED and pronounced innocent by DAVE.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
That innocent childhood fantasy stands in stark contrast to today’s dangerous underground reality.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of innocent

Adjective

While the polyester fabric isn’t ideal, I was impressed by the coat’s thickness and weight, which gave it a more luxurious feel than typical poly-blend coats.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026
And during the civil wars between King and Parliament that raged across Britain in the 1640s, such ideal stasis was impossible to preserve.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of ideal

Adjective

Rather than focus on a single irreproachable hero, Mendonça Filho dilates his lens to take in an expansive world.

— Michael Snyder, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Classics from the diasporic Vietnamese repertoire are included, too, with irreproachable instructions.

— Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 5 Mar. 2026

Definition of irreproachable

Adjective

Longbridge is an excellent option, especially for those looking to save money.

— Liz Knueven,Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Pricing for the conversion starts at 100,000 euros, or roughly $113,670, but does not include the donor 944, which runs around $60,000 in excellent condition, according to Hagerty.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026

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