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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The Omaha fighter announced his retirement at age 38, after an impeccable career with 42 victories and a legacy marked by undisputed titles.
From Los Angeles Times
The impeccable, graceful waves of Joseph’s hair and beard conform to the aesthetic of Parisian court art.
The timing has to be impeccable and a penalty try and a yellow card are the punishment for getting it wrong.
From BBC
His crisp diction and impeccable emphasis make every line ring out.
Much like a CEO, the 44-year-old executive chef has his own management philosophy for running a business built on tight deadlines, impeccable service and perfect execution.
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