PERFECTLY Synonyms: 117 Similar and Opposite Words

perfectly

adverb

ˈpər-fik(t)-lē

Definition of perfectly

as in immaculately

without any flaws or errors you did that handspring perfectly on your first try

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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 After all, the goal isn't to say the perfect thing or respond perfectly every time. — Angela Haupt, Time, 22 July 2026 Two perfectly sighted people do not see the same image in the same way. — Literary Hub, 22 July 2026 Yet rather than tamping it down, Golding seems perfectly fine kicking it up. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 22 July 2026 Which, in essence, perfectly sums up the complexity of a Steve Spagnuolo defense. — Sam McDowell 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for perfectly

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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

Adverb

Orduno also recommends starting with small strokes and letting the liner dry completely before layering or touching the area to prevent smudging.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
While home-theater purists will likely still opt for external AV receivers and soundbars, the PX4 Pro is tailored to operate smoothly as a completely standalone cinema center.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 July 2026

Definition of completely

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Yet, outside the excellently claustrophobic Trojan Horse scenes, Nolan is more interested in exploring his anguish than his spoils.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
With two goals across the seven games, Porro is a perfect example of that — often acting as a foil for Yamal and linking excellently with his team-mates across the pitch.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of excellently

Adverb

Hence, the dissolution of Andriy and Bobby, the Ukrainian and Russian duo who already glommed on to each other in the first two episodes of this season of Project Runway and in this episode collapse fully and phenomenally.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026
The Saudis can reroute that oil north through the Suez Canal, but the largest, fully laden oil tankers can’t get through that way because of depth constraints, noted Natasha Kaneva, head of global commodities strategy at JPMorgan.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Definition of fully

Adverb

Begin by mashing the garlic and a bit of salt with the flat side of a chef’s knife, then work in the basil in handfuls until finely chopped.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026
Small shred These tiny holes are best used for finely grating hard cheeses like Parmesan or zesting citrus.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

Definition of finely

Adverb

There are few travel wins quite as satisfying as booking a flight for less than dinner out—and Frontier has built a loyal following around exactly that.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026
Standing on opposite sides of the protests, the pair fall for each other despite the divide, recognizing in one another a restlessness neither can quite name.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 July 2026

Definition of quite

Adverb

While a new deal was not totally ruled out, The Athletic reported Gueye was deemed more likely to leave than stay this summer, and that Everton were keen to reduce their reliance on the midfielder.

— Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 24 July 2026
The only thing worth changing about the examples above would be to switch out those mini bags for a lap-top-friendly work bag, though adding a pop of color is totally fair game.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 July 2026

Definition of totally

Adverb

The Marlins also stayed in an all-too-familiar position on Friday as their losing ways continued with a 4-2 loss to the San Diego Padres to begin a three-game series at loanDepot park.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
The whole point of the Prenga assignment is to keep Joshua sharp and visible for an all-British showdown with Tyson Fury, a fight rumored for a late-2026 date at Wembley.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026

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