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 His vision aligns perfectly with our mission of partnering with world-class artists who continue to shape the future of music. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 In my room in particular, the curtains were a hot pink and green floral pattern that matched the wallpaper, bed skirt, and headboard perfectly. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 The dense cake is perfectly suited for a relaxed breakfast, morning coffee break, or afternoon tea. — James Martin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 The narrator, a girl who appears to be human, introduces readers to her family and neighbors, all of whom are perfectly lovely—and distinctly extraterrestrial. — Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 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
Adverb
  • Six fit-for-a-billionaire log cabins are immaculately done—and recently refreshed—with a mix of designer and antique Western furniture, including the main lodge (Marley’s Lodge) with six suites, a chef’s kitchen, and gym.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of immaculately
Adverb
  • The superconductivity weakened with the screening and was eventually completely suppressed.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • While Barrett suggests a whole world of lore that goes unexplored, the film’s climax is completely missing in action.
    — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of completely
Adverb
  • So grab a pair of these excellently affordable buds for yourself!
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Of course, a photonic circuit that performs excellently in equations can become considerably less cooperative once somebody attempts to manufacture it.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of excellently
Adverb
  • By the end of that first part, Russia had invaded Ukraine, TV Rain had been fully banned, and all of Loktev’s subjects had finally left their country.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Highly reflective blinds can reduce it by around 45% when fully closed.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of fully
Adverb
  • Thinly slice remaining 2 celery stalks, then finely chop enough dill to yield ¼ cup.
    — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • How to Store Chopped Onions Feel free to quarter, wedge, coarsely chop, mince, or finely chop an onion in advance, then store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of finely
Adverb
  • If your lawn grass was already quite thin, topdressing with a thin layer of quality topsoil is recommended.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
  • As a shocking chart by the Wall Street Journal illustrates, the amount of capital spent on non-data center construction in the US has quite literally fallen off a cliff, while the capital deployed to build data centers soars into the stratosphere.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of quite
Adverb
  • Tech in a totally different world Spears’ MTV performance was also one of the first set-designing jobs led by Ray Winkler, the CEO and design director of STUFISH Entertainment Architects.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • How the Phillies then scored six runs in, like, the next 38 seconds is both totally wacky and totally on brand.
    — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of totally
Adverb
  • Except isn’t that what college football is all about in September?
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In those 53 seasons, how many games did STATS find featuring 10 runs (at least four by each team), eight walks (at least three by each team) and a lead change — all after an uneventful, run-free, first two outs in the top of the ninth?
    — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
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“Perfectly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfectly. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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