perfectly

adverb

per·​fect·​ly ˈpər-fik(t)-lē 

1

: in a perfect manner

2

: to a complete or adequate extent : quite

was perfectly happy until now

Synonyms of perfectly

• immaculately
• excellently
• finely

Examples of perfectly in a Sentence

The steak was perfectly cooked.

you did that handspring perfectly on your first try

Recent Examples on the Web

The set also includes two matching pillow shams with easy back closures, so your bed looks perfectly pulled together with minimal effort. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2025

The color is perfectly moody for fall, sophisticated-meets-festive for the holidays, and neutral enough to wear on repeat until pastel season. —Grace McCarty, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2025

All this is complemented perfectly by Latido Films’ international sales. —John Hopewell, Variety, 3 Dec. 2025

What’s become clear over the years is that Nylander is perfectly suited, in his approach and disposition, to play in Toronto for the Leafs. —Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing perfectly

• let's get one thing perfectly clear

Rhymes for perfectly

• imperfectly

Kids Definition

perfectly

adverb

per·​fect·​ly ˈpər-fik-(t)lē 

1

: in a perfect manner

understand perfectly

2

: quite sense 1, altogether

I was perfectly willing