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 spa is perfectly located to explore the local hill towns and vineyards by complimentary e-bike—one of the immense pleasures of staying here. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

XReal sent a prescription lens insert from HonsVR with the a01+, which brought the picture into focus perfectly. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026

From the outside, a company stalled here can look perfectly healthy. — Tim Albright, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

This, however, perfectly mimics the way my skin naturally tans. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 July 2026

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