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perfectly

perfectly

775 1.0
Completely, to show that something is true
  • adverb
  • /ˈpɜr.fɪkt.li/
translation icon : perfectamente
  • Let me be perfectly clear.
  • perfectly clear
  • perfectly reasonable
  • perfectly capable

But Adam, I think really perfectly captures this.

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Examples

  • We timed it perfectly, okay?

  • - I understand perfectly, you may rely on me.

  • So that would all fit perfectly well with this approach.

  • This is the Rose gold and it goes perfectly with my coat.

  • I'm beginning to feel perfectly at home.

  • The moon looks bigger when it's on the horizon, but I know perfectly well it's not.

    Academic text (1999)
  • And when your soul is perfectly happy being with Jesus, that's what Heaven is.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • His professionalism showed here because he was perfectly aware of his own limits as a teacher and educator.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Great Pyramid is almost perfectly aligned to true north.

  • She completed the project perfectly, meeting all the requirements without any mistakes.

Synonyms

really
vsperfectly
1.0

Shows that something is true or certain

goes beyond genuineness to claim full completeness without exception
exactly
vsperfectly
1.0

In a completely correct way

concerns full extent and lack of limitation not mere precision
certainly
vsperfectly
1.0

Showing that something is true or will happen without any doubt

is more about total completeness than mere affirmation
absolutely
vsperfectly
1.0

Completely and without any doubt

stresses totality with an added sense of no reservation
completely
vsperfectly
1.0

Totally, in every way

adds that nothing remains to limit or qualify it
totally
vsperfectly
1.0

To be complete with nothing left out

adds a sense of no limitation or remaining doubt
truly
vsperfectly
1.0

In a real and honest way

adds insistence on total extent rather than just sincerity
quite
vsperfectly
1.0

To the fullest degree

is like this but insists on no reservation or qualification
fully
vsperfectly
1.0

Completely, with nothing left out

conveys total extent while adding no exceptions or limits
entirely
vsperfectly
2.2

Completely without leaving anything out

focuses on full inclusion plus absence of reservation
surely
vsperfectly
1.0

Without any doubt

pushes further to claim total extent and no reservation
precisely
vsperfectly
470 3.4

Show that something is exactly right or that you agree

rather than accuracy, the key stresses whole extent and no reservation
simply
vsperfectly
341 1.0

You say this when something is completely true

adds that nothing limits or qualifies that truth
utterly
vsperfectly
236 3.6

Completely, to show that something is very strong or very great

is similar but also stresses absence of any reservation
altogether
vsperfectly
149 3.3

Completely with nothing left

focuses on full extent without allowing exceptions
for certain
vsperfectly
104 1.3

To be completely sure and have no doubt

adds emphasis on full extent and absence of limitation
wholly
vsperfectly
84 3.4

Completely in every way

emphasizes completeness plus lack of any reservation
unequivocally
vsperfectly
  • Formal
37 6.9

In a clear way that leaves no doubt

stresses full extent and lack of any limiting condition
to perfection
vsperfectly
19 3.5

In a way that is done very well in every detail

places emphasis on full extent and lack of limitation rather than flawlessness
flawlessly
vsperfectly
16 4.1

In a way that has no mistakes

is focused on completeness and no reservation, not just error absence
impeccably
vsperfectly
11 4.9

In a perfect way with no mistakes

differs by stressing total extent rather than flawless quality
8 2.3

Totally and without any doubt

means the same totality but uses less repetition
well and truly
vsperfectly
  • Informal
7 3.7

Completely and without doubt

overlaps but the key centers on absolute lack of qualification
without doubt
vsperfectly
7 2.3

Says that something is certainly true

extends this to stress completeness and lack of limitation
5 5.2

Completely true in every possible way or meaning

stresses overall completeness rather than interpretation detail
verily
vsperfectly
  • Archaic
4 9.9

People often say it in old or formal language to show truth

focuses on total completeness rather than formal or literary tone
veritably
vsperfectly
  • Formal
1 6.7

To show strongly that something is true

is broader, stressing full extent rather than factual proof
consummately
vsperfectly
  • Formal
1 6.9

In a skillful and perfect way

is about full extent and lack of limitation rather than skill
dead
vsperfectly
  • UK
1 7.8

Completely used to show strong emphasis

is neutral, standard wording that avoids casual tone
unqualifiedly
vsperfectly
  • Formal
7.8

Completely and without any doubt

has the same meaning but is more common in everyday use
outrightly
vsperfectly
6.0

In a complete and direct way, without any doubt

is similar but emphasizes total extent rather than delivery

Antonyms

5 3.7

In a way that is not perfect

2 3.4

Partly done and not finished

Compounds

With the right amount of salt and spices so it tastes great

Good enough for the situation even if not special

8.1

When buyers buy only at one price, sales drop to zero if price rises and are unlimited if it falls

8.0

A market where sellers sell only at one price and refuse lower prices

7.5

The amount people buy stays the same when price changes

How Complete

perfectly
775 1.0
partially
198 2.4
incompletely
2 3.4

Surface Forms

perfectly positive

Morphology

perfectly = perfect (semi-transparent) = perfect + ly

Formed by regular suffixation but the emphatic/intensifying sense ('completely' or 'absolutely') represents a pragmatic extension from literal 'in a perfect manner'.

Etymology

Perfectly also keeps the idea of per- 'completely', so it is often used to mean 'completely' or to make a statement stronger. That's why saying someone is 'perfectly aware' means they are 'completely aware'.