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

• 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 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

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