# immaculate

/ˌɪˈmækjuɫɪt/ (US) · /ɪmˈækjʊlət/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/immaculate
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

perfectly clean, neat, or tidy. It can also describe something that has no mistakes at all.

For teachers: perfectly clean, neat, or free from flaws. Often used to describe physical spaces or abstract concepts like reputations and performances.

## Examples

- Her kitchen is always immaculate.
- The hotel staff worked tirelessly to ensure every room was in immaculate condition before the guests arrived.
- The pianist delivered an immaculate performance, navigating the technical difficulties of the concerto without a single missed note or rhythmic hesitation.

## Usage notes

- Often used predicatively after 'be' or 'keep', or attributively before nouns like 'condition', 'record', or 'reputation'.

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