Definition

In a way that is without any flaws or mistakes; completely and thoroughly.

Example

She completed the puzzle perfectly, with no pieces missing.

Conversation

How did your presentation go yesterday?

It went perfectly, thank you for asking!

That's awesome to hear!

Yeah, I felt really prepared and everything just fell into place perfectly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Perfectly → It is formed from "perfect" (from Latin "perfectus", meaning completed or finished) and "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "perfectly" means in a manner that is complete or without flaws.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'completed' ('perfect') and done 'in a manner' ('-ly') — that's why perfectly means done without flaws.

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