impeccable

adjective

(ˌ)im-ˈpe-kə-bəl How to pronounce impeccable (audio)
Definition of impeccablenext
1
as in perfect
being entirely without fault or flaw the etiquette expert was celebrated for her absolutely impeccable manners

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2
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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3
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 See our picks for the best daybeds that emphasize impeccable design, but still feel comfortable enough to lounge on for hours. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026 My friend Austin, who has impeccable taste in bad movies and other internet esoterica, reflected on Breen’s uncanny charisma during a recent phone call. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026 The cherished cult classic from 1985 is an ideal showcase for Curry’s impeccable physical humor and timing. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026 It’s filled with nights of impeccable entertaining and days of lazy respite. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for impeccable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeccable
  1. perfect
  2. faultless
  3. pure
  4. flawless
  5. innocent
  6. ideal
  7. irreproachable
  8. excellent
Adjective
  • The pass the Netherlands forward wrapped into Alexander Isak’s feet was perfect.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The Hoosiers have won 17 straight games, the longest active winning streak in the Football Bowl Subdivision, and are a perfect 16-0 at home under Cignetti.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of perfect
Adjective
  • The sincerity of service that Anasazi delivered was faultless throughout.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 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
  • Swift was born into the Anglo-Irish Protestant elite, and the text satires both the callousness of his class and a then-ascendant approach to morality and politics that held that all aspects of life could be cooked down to a pure numerical value.
    — Dónal Gill, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, Bier recognizes the pure joy of seeing these women drinking margaritas again, resulting in a vivid and sweet celebration that gradually reframes aging as a process of gaining power rather than losing it.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of pure
Adjective
  • The color itself lasts all day—depositing flawless color wherever it’s placed.
    — Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Giendry Ryan and Steven Felix were nearly flawless in relief with four strikeouts over the final three innings for the tiny island nation, which previously won the tournament in 2004.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of flawless
Adjective
  • When model Tricia Helfer came in for a touch-up before an introductory visit to her boyfriend’s parents, Johns toned down her bright blonde chunks to play up her naturally innocent looks.
    — Vanessa Friedman, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In a cruel coup de grace, Acosta reached into Shuler’s bag to steal an item while the innocent customer was still alive, prosecutors said.
    — John Annese, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of innocent
Adjective
  • Zumthor seemed like an ideal partner, as his work is truly rethinking the very basis of what architecture is or can be.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
  • While not all mosquitoes carry an illness, getting bitten is not ideal.
    — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 6 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
  • Lampard felt his players deserved a point after creating several excellent chances.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Picturesque views of the surrounding Casco Bay are abundant, and its consistently excellent food scene has made the city a culinary hot spot for the ages.
    — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 7 Sep. 2026
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“Impeccable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impeccable. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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