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 wife is an eternally supportive angel whose sole desire is to see Tenzing happy, their children are much the same, and the relationships between all of them are perfectly happy and perfectly nonspecific. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 But in reality, Iranian authorities appear perfectly content to see economic activity slow. — Esfandyar Batmanghelidj, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2026 There’s a nice bitter chocolate flavor that’s blunted perfectly by the brownies’ delicate sweetness. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2026 Spungen’s book houses over 80 cookie recipes, all glitzed, glammed, or perfectly dressed down. — The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 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
  • Terrorism wasn’t a completely foreign concept, but the notion of a hostile, coordinated attack on our soil, at that scale, seemed like something that might only happen in a Tom Clancy novel or a summer blockbuster movie.
    — Michael Silver, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the union representing 8,000 Stellantis employees said contract negotiations have completely stalled over that same plant.
    — Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 11 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 all accounts, Jackson has fully bought into first-year Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle and that traditionally means dynamic results will follow.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • This is the song’s first award nomination and her first fully country track since the original Red era.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 11 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
  • But Argano, who drives Engine 10, isn't quite ready to pack it in.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The concept of growing sod on plastic is one the NFL has really relied on quite heavily to be able to have the level of quality and the ability to turn around and replace a field midseason.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of quite
Adverb
  • Dorothy and Jillian were also in disbelief, but totally engaged.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Ryans and the executives were totally convicted, saw Anderson as a force multiplier as both a player and a person and acted accordingly.
    — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of totally
Adverb
  • His strategy at United has been all about proving that an airline can be something more.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • There was a brief spell last summer when Forest could have fielded an all-Brazilian back four and goalkeeper.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
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