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

If anything, letting go of this ideal of perfection is key. —Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024

The cake layers are absolute perfection, and the icing is delicious. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024

Jolie is absolute perfection and delivers a performance Callas would be proud of. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024

If Breslow is seeking to avoid perfection, the Red Sox are likely better off. —Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 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