perfectly — in a manner or way that could not be better; flawlessly
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a manner or way that could not be better; flawlessly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɜːrfɪktli/
Example Sentences
- My mom's kimchi recipe works perfectly every time, unlike my cooking experiments.
- The GPS worked perfectly until I needed it most - typical technology!
- She timed her entrance perfectly to avoid the boring part of the meeting.
perfectly
ADVERB[/ˈpɜːrfɪktli/]
in a manner or way that could not be better; flawlessly
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'perfectus' (completed, finished), meaning 'made completely whole.' The word entered English through Old French 'perfet,' combining the Latin prefix 'per-' (through, completely) and root 'facere' (to make, do).
Breakdown
perfect (from Latin per- 'through' + facere 'to make') + -ly (adverbial suffix forming manner adverbs).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's kimchi recipe works perfectly every time, unlike my cooking experiments.”
“The GPS worked perfectly until I needed it most - typical technology!”
“She timed her entrance perfectly to avoid the boring part of the meeting.”
“The plan worked perfectly according to the schedule.”
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