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

The matzo balls that come straight from the box are fluffy, and perfectly salty, and just easier to make. —Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025

The company’s minimalist, open layouts with interactive stations encourage customers to engage directly with products, aligning perfectly with their brand promise of intuitive, user-friendly technology. —Bryant Richardson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025

The dress seems perfectly suited, at least in tone, for the wedding Marquardt envisions. —Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025

Bamford’s run was perfectly timed, and his finish was slotted under Mark Travers. —Beren Cross, New York Times, 9 Apr. 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