Pronunciation

/perfɪktli/

Definitions

• Adverb: In a perfect manner; without flaw or error. For example: “She sang the song perfectly.”
• Adjective: Characterized by perfection or excellence. For example: “The performance was perfectly executed.”
• Adjective (informal): Absolutely or completely. For example: “I’m perfectly fine, thanks.”

Phrases

• “Perfectly done” is used to praise someone for a job well done.
• “In a perfect world” suggests an ideal situation that doesn’t exist.
• “Not a single mistake - it was perfect” highlights flawless execution.

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “He completed the task perfectly on time.”
• Adjective: “Her handwriting is so precise, it’s almost perfectly illegible.”
• Informal Adjective: “I’m perfectly content with my new apartment.”

Synonyms

• Flawlessly
• Absolutely
• Exquisitely
• Perfectly fine (as an informal adjective)
• Thoroughly
• Entirely

Antonyms

• Imperfectly
• Inadequately
• Miserably
• Faultily
• Inaccurately