seamless

adjective

seam·​less ˈsēm-ləs 

1

: having no seams

2

a

: having no awkward transitions, interruptions, or indications of disparity

a seamless fusion of beauty and intelligence

—Jack Kroll et al.

b

: perfect, flawless

a seamless performance

seamlessly

ˈsēm-ləs-lē 

adverb

seamlessness

ˈsēm-ləs-nəs 

noun

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Figurative Meanings of Seamless

Seamless came into the English language in the fifteenth century with a fairly literal meaning: “having no seams” (seam itself signifying “the joining of two pieces (as of cloth or leather) by sewing usually near the edge”). Throughout much of the word’s early history, expecially in the seventeenth century, it was employed by writers to refer to the “seamless coat (or garment)" of Jesus Christ. In modern use, the word usually has the figurative sense “without flaws” or "without interruption" rather than “without seams.”

Synonyms

• absolute
• faultless
• flawless
• ideal
• immaculate
• impeccable
• indefectible
• irreproachable
• letter-perfect
• perfect
• picture-book
• picture-perfect
• unblemished

Examples of seamless in a Sentence

The transitions from scene to scene were seamless.

a seamless transfer of power

Recent Examples on the Web

Armani’s ventures—from Armani Casa’s luxury furnishings collection to Armani Beauty and even luxury vacation resorts—reflect a seamless integration of his core identity into new lifestyle sectors. —Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024

These are manipulation engines, marketed as seamless convenience. —Kate Crawford, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024

Members of both programs can continue to earn and redeem miles across both airlines, with no expiration and a seamless 1:1 transfer ratio. —Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024

Professionals needing enterprise-grade tools will appreciate Windows 11 Pro’s seamless integration with Azure Active Directory, support for Remote Desktop, and the ability to dock with external monitors effortlessly. —New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1