perfectly

adverb

ˈpər-fik(t)-lē How to pronounce perfectly (audio)
Definition of perfectlynext
1
as in immaculately
without any flaws or errors you did that handspring perfectly on your first try

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2
as in completely
to a full extent or degree you know perfectly well what I'm talking about, so don't pretend that you don't the purchase and sale was a perfectly legal transaction

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Recent Examples of perfectly The Sensor Cook feature automatically adjusts so that your food is heated perfectly every time. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 Wood proved to be a versatile and indispensable player, capable of harmonizing perfectly with Richards’s guitar and contributing his own superb solo moments. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026 Sheng bakes shokupan, a fluffy Japanese milk bread, fresh from scratch using a traditional recipe and a Pullman pan, ensuring perfectly square slices with the exact structure and softness needed to hold its fillings. — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 8 July 2026 The crafty 10th-seeded Czech, whose slices and volleys are perfectly suited to Wimbledon’s low-bouncing surface, carries a medicine cabinet’s worth of remedies to prove that the All England Club’s famous lawns can be a real irritant. — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for perfectly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfectly
  1. immaculately
  2. completely
  3. excellently
  4. fully
  5. finely
  6. quite
  7. totally
  8. all
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  • This boozy, creamy, milkshake-like cocktail is captured immaculately in pie form, with all the flavors and textures of that dangerously potent drink.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • Tradwife social media content typically offers an aspirational narrative in the form of videos depicting immaculately groomed, hyperfeminine women, often sporting vintage styles, cooking meals from scratch, and homeschooling their children.
    — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 June 2026
Definition of immaculately
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  • Rodríguez said authorities have recorded 862 aftershocks since the main quakes and confirmed that 189 buildings collapsed completely nationwide, the vast majority in La Guaira, the coastal state that suffered the worst destruction.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • The office didn’t completely save records with state archives as required by law.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Definition of completely
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  • Cucurella dovetailed excellently with Baena to ensure that either one of the pair was positioned in the left channel (white) or left half-space (red) to occupy Saudi Arabia’s back line.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • The smooth, sweet soft serve paired excellently with the crunchy and slightly salty rice crisps.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Definition of excellently
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  • The clambake is ready when the clams have fully opened, the potatoes are tender, the broth is bubbling and the sausage is heated through.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Do not try to relight or retrieve fireworks that have not fully ignited.
    — Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of fully
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  • Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.
    — Amy Verner, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • Recipe information Mix together 1 medium red onion, finely chopped, ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp.
    — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
Definition of finely
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  • He's played with some incredible guards and centers throughout his 10-year career, but none quite like Maxey, Edgecombe and Embiid.
    — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Princess Diana has long been the subject of exhibitions—but maybe never one quite like this.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of quite
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  • A lot of couples just don’t attend cocktail hour because of photos and that’s totally fine.
    — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s love story will reach new heights this week with a totally low-key two-day wedding bash at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of totally
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  • Read More TopicsTaylor Swift Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 July 2026
  • The Panthers followed with back-to-back championships immediately after Gudas’ departure and show no signs of slowing down, even if injuries kept them out of the playoffs all together last season.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
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