# flawless

/ˈfɫɔɫəs/ (US) · /flˈɔːləs/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/flawless
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. perfect

adjective · CEFR B2

without any mistakes, marks, or faults.

For teachers: 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.

### 2. gaming victory

verb · CEFR C1 · Slang

to win a fight in a video game without taking any damage.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- She gave a flawless performance on the piano tonight.
- The diamond was graded as flawless because it had no visible marks even under a microscope.
- 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.

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