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

This wisdom applies perfectly to brands seeking to connect with young consumers. —Rupert Lee-Browne, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025

Her ensemble featured a simple yet striking little black dress with a semi-sheer bodice and a voluminous, inflated hemline, perfectly paired with dainty black mules and matching arm cuffs on both wrists. —Mecca Pryor, Essence, 10 June 2025

Alternately disturbing and brutally funny, and ending with the sort of capper that perfectly encapsulates its provocative ethos, this marks an auspicious directorial debut for Oscar Boyson. —Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025

Scherzinger is perfectly believable as a silent film star with her wide eyes and broad expressions. —Jenelle Riley, Variety, 9 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing perfectly

• let's get one thing perfectly clear

Rhymes for perfectly

• imperfectly

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