perfectly

adverb

per·​fect·​ly ˈpər-fik(t)-lē How to pronounce perfectly (audio)
1
: in a perfect manner
2
: to a complete or adequate extent : quite
was perfectly happy until now

Examples of perfectly in a Sentence

The steak was perfectly cooked. you did that handspring perfectly on your first try
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The perfectly baked eggplant in the borani badajan vege plate was surprisingly not mushy but rather tender. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 5, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2025 The plan was perfectly curated to make the transition as smooth, drama-free, and advantageous as possible, Jorge says. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 July 2025 Caramel and banana complement each other perfectly in this recipe submitted by Southern Living reader Mary Vail-Grube. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 July 2025 Paneer Masala Fries At Roots Indian Bistro in Los Angeles, a bold reimagining of California’s beloved animal-style fries, featuring perfectly crispy golden fries topped with generous chunks of creamy paneer cheese and marinated in an aromatic masala blend. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for perfectly

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of perfectly was in the 14th century

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perfectly

adverb
per·​fect·​ly ˈpər-fik-(t)lē How to pronounce perfectly (audio)
1
: in a perfect manner
understand perfectly
2
: quite sense 1, altogether
I was perfectly willing

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