impeccable
Americanadjective
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faultless; flawless; irreproachable.
impeccable manners.
- Synonyms:
- unexceptionable, unassailable
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not liable to sin; incapable of sin.
adjective
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without flaw or error; faultless
an impeccable record
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rare incapable of sinning
Other Word Forms
- impeccability noun
- impeccably adverb
Etymology
Origin of impeccable
First recorded in 1525–35, impeccable is from the Latin word impeccābilis “faultless, sinless”; im- 2, peccable
Example Sentences
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They brought impeccable fundamentals in shooting and playmaking, honed across seasons competing against grown men.
“For a young woman like you, that means maintaining impeccable propriety. Or at least protecting what can be salvaged.”
From Literature
She launched her own stream in 2020, after first making guest appearances on a friend's channel, and the timing was impeccable.
From BBC
“He possesses impeccable credentials and a clear vision for maintaining the Fed’s independence while achieving its dual mandate. It is unfortunate that an ongoing investigation prevents me from voting.”
From Barron's
“He possesses impeccable credentials and a clear vision for maintaining the Fed’s independence while achieving its dual mandate. It is unfortunate that an ongoing investigation prevents me from voting.”
From Barron's
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