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perfectly

adverb
SayPUR-fik-tlee/ˈpɝ.fɪk(t).li/UK/ˈpɜː.fɪk(t).li/

2 meanings of perfectly

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  1. 1
    without flawadverb
    In a way that has no mistakes at all.

    She sang the whole song perfectly.

    He fixed the old clock perfectly on the first try.

    Similarflawlessly, faultlessly, impeccably, superbly

    Oppositeimperfectly, badly, poorly

  2. 2
    completelyadverb
    In a complete and total way, with nothing left out.

    The room was perfectly quiet during the test.

    I'm perfectly happy to walk instead of driving.

    UsageOften goes before a describing word: perfectly fine, perfectly clear. A perfectly good coat has nothing wrong with it.

    Similarcompletely, totally, entirely, absolutely, utterly

    Oppositepartly, partially

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Origin

It comes from the word "perfect" plus the ending "-ly."

Checked 6 Nov 2026 · 1 fact