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consummateshowing great skill and flair; complete or perfect

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: showing great skill and flair; complete or perfect

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːnsəmət/

Example Sentences

  • The chef's consummate skill turned simple ingredients into a masterpiece that made customers weep with joy.
  • After years of practice, she became a consummate pianist.
  • The business deal was finally consummated when both CEOs signed the contract while doing a victory dance.

consummate

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈkɑːnsəmət/]

showing great skill and flair; complete or perfect

The veteran sushi chef is a consummate artist, slicing each piece with flawless precision.
💡 Concept

The veteran sushi chef is a consummate artist, slicing each piece with flawless precision.

The consummate chef's intimate touch creates the ultimate dish!
🎵 Rhyme

The consummate chef's intimate touch creates the ultimate dish!

Got the picture? Now let's practice.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkɑːnsəmət/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkɒnsəmət/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcon--
Rootsumm
Suffix--ate

Origin

From Latin 'consummatus,' the past participle of 'consummare,' meaning 'to complete or finish.' The word combines 'com-' (together) with 'summa' (sum, top, highest point).

Breakdown

con- (together) + summa (sum, highest point) + -ate (verb suffix) = consummate

🎵Rhyme

estimateintimateultimate
estimate
intimate
ultimate

🔗Collocations

consummate professional
consummate skill
consummate artistry
consummate a deal
consummate a marriage
consummate liar

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The chef's consummate skill turned simple ingredients into a masterpiece that made customers weep with joy.

After years of practice, she became a consummate pianist.

😄 Fun example

The business deal was finally consummated when both CEOs signed the contract while doing a victory dance.

He is a consummate actor who can make audiences believe he's anyone.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

perfectmasterfulaccomplishedsupremecomplete

Antonyms

imperfectamateurincomplete

Related

summitaccomplishexpertisemasteryfinalize

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