perfectly
- 01 B1 Intermediate
in a way that is perfect and has no mistakes or faults.
in a manner that achieves perfection; without any flaws, errors, or defects.
Simple“The pianist played the difficult piece perfectly, and the audience cheered.”
In context“The software was designed to integrate perfectly with existing systems, ensuring that no data was lost during the transition period.”
Synonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
completely, totally, or very. You use this to emphasize that something is true.
used as an intensifier to mean 'entirely', 'fully', or 'quite'.
Simple“It is perfectly normal to feel nervous before a big job interview.”
In context“The manager made it perfectly clear that safety protocols were not optional and must be followed by every employee on the site.”
UsageOften used before adjectives like 'clear', 'normal', 'fine', or 'capable' to add emphasis.
From perfect + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.