perfectly

adverb

per·​fect·​ly ˈpər-fik(t)-lē 

1

: in a perfect manner

2

: to a complete or adequate extent : quite

was perfectly happy until now

Synonyms

• faultlessly
• flawlessly
• ideally
• immaculately
• impeccably
• pat

Examples of perfectly in a Sentence

The steak was perfectly cooked.

you did that handspring perfectly on your first try

Recent Examples on the Web

Remember, Lance Lynn was a perfectly serviceable pitcher during the regular season last year. —Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024

Rockies centerfielder Brenton Doyle went back to the wall on Freeman’s drive and seemed to time his jump perfectly, reaching up and over the fence. —Bill Plunkett, Orange County Register, 2 June 2024

There's a lot of steps that have to go perfectly right for all that to work. —CBS News, 2 June 2024

The straps are made with a quick-drying material that’s great for easing sweaty feet and hiking through streams, while adjustable hook and loop closures allow for the perfectly snug fit every time. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing perfectly

• let's get one thing perfectly clear

Kids Definition

perfectly

adverb

per·​fect·​ly ˈpər-fik-(t)lē 

1

: in a perfect manner

understand perfectly

2

: quite sense 1, altogether

I was perfectly willing