pitch-perfect

adjective

pitch-per·​fect ˈpich-ˈpər-fikt 

: sensitive to or having exactly the right tone or style

a pitch-perfect translation

The political newcomer launched and led a pitch-perfect race over the summer.

—Mattie Kahn

Examples of pitch-perfect in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Henry plays the scene with his signature, pitch-perfect mix of pathos and humor, and that’s something that still rips (literally till the show’s final moments). —Andy Andersen, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025

For one pitch-perfect game, at least, the long-suffering denizens of Leafs Nation were treated to something that almost felt like playoff calm. —Chris Johnston, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025

Chill cross-coastal vibes meet platters of pitch-perfect seafood, all rigorously sourced, Times deputy food editor Betty Hallock writes. —Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025

But the singer had one more surprise in store before wrapping the pitch-perfect set. —Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pitch-perfect

• architect
• circumspect
• deselect
• dialect
• disconnect
• disinfect
• disrespect
• incorrect
• indirect
• intellect
• interject
• intersect