Word
flawless
Phoneticsflaw·less, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɫɔɫəs/
UK/flˈɔːləs/
Definitions
01perfect
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. without any mistakes, marks, or faults.
adj. entirely without flaws, defects, or shortcomings; achieving a state of perfection.
“The pianist gave a flawless performance and the audience stood up to cheer.”
“The diamond was graded as flawless, showing no internal inclusions or surface blemishes even under ten-times magnification.”
Synonyms
02gaming victory
C1 · Advanced Computing Slang
v. to win a fight in a video game without taking any damage.
v. to defeat an opponent in a combat-based video game while maintaining a full health bar.
“I managed to flawless the final boss on my very first try.”
“He spent weeks practicing his combos until he could consistently flawless every opponent in the tournament bracket.”
Usage
This is a transitive verb used primarily in the context of fighting games.
Teaching tip
This is very specific to gaming culture; in any other context, 'flawless' is strictly an adjective.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Those who strongly preferred flawless items were less likely to donate imperfect but still usable clothing.” “Steve Marsh, one of the judges and art editor at BBC Sky at Night Magazine, said the image by Ali Alobaidly showed "flawless presentation, pin-sharp details and dynamic contrast".” “Supermarkets may claim that consumers will only accept ramrod-straight carrots and flawless apples.” Etymology
From flaw + -less (suffix meaning ‘without (something)’).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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