perfectly
adverb
per·fect·ly
ˈpər-fik(t)-lē 
Examples of perfectly in a Sentence
The steak was perfectly cooked.
you did that handspring perfectly on your first try
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
That’s an approach that fits perfectly with LevelK values and ambitions.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 3 Mar. 2026
My carry-on tote is my old faithful Phoebe-era Celine bag that fits on top of my roller perfectly.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
The steak was well seasoned and cooked perfectly to my liking, the potatoes and eggs were also cooked nicely, and the pancakes were light.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for perfectly
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“Perfectly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perfectly. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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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
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