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flawless

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfɫɔɫəs// UK //flˈɔːləs// flaw·less

adj. perfect and without any mistakes or marks. You use this to describe something that is exactly as it should be.

adj. completely without any imperfections, defects, or errors. Often describes technical execution, physical appearance, or logical arguments.


SIMPLE

She gave a flawless performance on the piano tonight.

CONTEXTUAL

The diamond was graded as flawless because it had no visible marks even under a microscope.

COMPLEX

The gymnast's routine was so technically flawless that the judges had no choice but to award a perfect score, a rarity in modern competition.

Synonyms
Origin

From flaw + -less (suffix meaning ‘without (something)’).

Usage

Typically precedes the noun it modifies or follows a linking verb like 'be' or 'seem'.

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