perfection

noun

per·​fec·​tion pər-ˈfek-shən 

1

: the quality or state of being perfect: such as

a

: freedom from fault or defect : flawlessness

b

: maturity

c

: the quality or state of being saintly

2

a

: an exemplification of supreme excellence

b

: an unsurpassable degree of accuracy or excellence

3

: the act or process of perfecting

Synonyms

• choiceness
• distinction
• excellence
• excellency
• first-rateness
• greatness
• preeminence
• primeness
• superbness
• superiority
• supremacy

Examples of perfection in a Sentence

She has achieved a rare perfection in her playing.

His poetry is pure perfection.

Recent Examples on the Web

Her precision and pursuit of perfection are exemplified by her signature use of Swarovski crystals. —Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

Ultimately, the documentary humanizes someone often viewed as an avatar of unattainable perfection. —Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024

The first two games of the season — blowout wins over tanking teams — were played to perfection, as Curry spent both fourth quarters on the bench, off his feet and out of the fray. —Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024

And then there is Holly Golightly, the iconic character that the iconic actress Audrey Hepburn played to perfection in the 1961 classic Breakfast at Tiffany's. —Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English perfeccioun, from Anglo-French perfection, from Latin perfection-, perfectio, from perficere

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing perfection

• to perfection

Kids Definition

perfection

noun

per·​fec·​tion pər-ˈfek-shən 

1

: the quality or state of being perfect

2

: a perfect quality or thing

3

: a degree of accuracy or excellence that cannot be bettered

cooked to perfection

4

: the act or process of perfecting