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

Able to fit 24 jars and bottles, this two-tier turntable perfectly stores spices in plain sight. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026

Fronted by Elizabeth Gillies, the cinematic campaign for the line channels old-Hollywood glamour in a luxury hotel setting, perfectly matching the collection’s refined mood. —Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026

To take it to the next level, bake it in a cast iron skillet—the center stays gooey and the edges get perfectly crisp. —Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 20 Jan. 2026

Hardly a dull moment, a great hang, maybe plays it safe but executes everything very well, maybe takes some risks but doesn’t land everything perfectly. —Pitchfork, 20 Jan. 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