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Word

flawlessly

Phoneticsflaw·less·ly, stress on the first syllable

US/ˈfɫɔɫəsɫi/

UK/flˈɔːləsli/

Definition

adv. in a way that has no mistakes or problems. You use this to describe something that works perfectly or looks perfect.

adv. in a manner that is free from defects, errors, or imperfections. Often used to describe performance, execution, or appearance.

Examples

“The dancer performed flawlessly on stage.”

“The software update was flawlessly executed, and the system ran faster than ever before.”

“The architect's design was flawlessly integrated into the surrounding landscape, making the building appear as though it had grown from the earth itself.”

Examples

simple

“The dancer performed flawlessly on stage.”

contextual

“The software update was flawlessly executed, and the system ran faster than ever before.”

complex

“The architect's design was flawlessly integrated into the surrounding landscape, making the building appear as though it had grown from the earth itself.”

Real-World Examples

“We were in a freezing cabin in rural Ireland but Gleeson was playing a middle-class English guy, and stayed flawlessly in accent throughout (but not in character).”
The Guardian 2 Sept 2026
“Games also run flawlessly on this device, as long as you don’t mind a toasty phone.”
Ars Technica 14 Aug 2026

This entry

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
Occasional
Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
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