Perfectly: meaning, definitions and examples

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perfectly

 

[ หˆpษœหfษชktli ]

Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

in a flawless manner

In a perfect or flawless way; without any errors or faults.

Synonyms

excellently, flawlessly, impeccably

Examples of usage

  • She performed the song perfectly, hitting every note with precision.
  • He cooked the steak perfectly, it was juicy and tender.
  • The dress fit her perfectly, like it was made just for her.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a way that is completely appropriate

In a way that is entirely suitable for a particular situation.

Synonyms

adequately, appropriately, suitably

Examples of usage

  • She handled the difficult situation perfectly, remaining calm and focused.
  • His timing for the joke was perfect, everyone burst out laughing.

Translations

Translations of the word "perfectly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น perfeitamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคฃ เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช perfekt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sempurna

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพัะบะพะฝะฐะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ doskonale

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎŒ็’งใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท parfaitement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perfectamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mรผkemmel bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™„๋ฒฝํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู…ุงู…ู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dokonale

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dokonale

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎŒ็พŽๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ popolnoma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fullkomlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผั–ะฝัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒงแƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผkษ™mmษ™l ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ perfectamente

Etymology

The word 'perfectly' comes from the Middle English word 'parfitli', which is derived from the Old French word 'parfitement'. The Latin root 'perfectus' means 'completed, excellent, accomplished'. The adverb 'perfectly' has been used in English since the 14th century to describe actions done without any flaws or in a completely appropriate manner.

See also: imperfect, imperfection, perfect, perfecting, perfection, perfectionism, perfectionist.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,174, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.