perfected
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /pərˈfɛktɪd/
KK: /pɚˈfɛktɪd/
adjective
Definition
Something that has been made flawless or without any mistakes.
Example
The artist presented a perfected version of her sculpture after many revisions.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more perfected
Superlative: most perfected
Conversation
I finally perfected my chocolate chip cookie recipe!
That's awesome! What did you change?
I added a bit more brown sugar, and it made all the difference.
Sounds delicious! I can't wait to try them.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
flawless
impeccable
refined
Antonyms
imperfect
defective
flawed
verb
Definition
To make something as good as it can be; to improve something until it is flawless or complete.
Example
She perfected her skills through years of practice.
Tense Forms
Past: perfected
Past Participle: perfected
Conversation
Have you seen the dish I perfected last weekend?
Yeah, it looked amazing! What was the secret?
I just followed the recipe closely and perfected the seasoning.
Root Explanation
Perfected → It is formed from "perfect" (from Latin "perfectus", meaning completed or finished) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating the past tense or completed action). The word "perfected" means to have made something complete or flawless.
Memory Tip
Think of something that has been made "complete" or "finished" — that's what perfected means.
Visually Confused Words
unperfected
imperfected
precited
unperfectedly