perfectly

[ pur-fikt-lee ]

adverb

1. in a perfect manner or to a perfect degree:

   to sing an aria perfectly.

   Synonyms: superbly, flawlessly, ideally

2. completely; fully; adequately:

   This will suit my purpose perfectly.

   He’s perfectly happy to help out.

   She’s perfectly capable of making her own decision.

perfectly

/ ˈpɜːfɪktlɪ /

adverb

1. completely, utterly, or absolutely
2. in a perfect way; extremely well

Word History and Origins

Origin of perfectly¹

First recorded in 1275–1325; perfect + -ly; replacing Middle English parfitly, derivative of parfit ( perfect )

Example Sentences

Mr Goldenberg added that there will be others "who share our views, but don't, for their own personal reasons - perfectly fairly - want to put their head above the parapet".

From BBC

The genial, dapper TV host with the gleaming smile and perfectly coiffed hair had hosted two local TV game shows in L.A. before going national with “What’s This Song?”

From Los Angeles Times

"Sometimes you need a bad voice to illustrate a bad lyric and I fit that perfectly," he said.

From BBC

It's a bullish approach that feels a little outdated in the current climate of player power - but, as Eto'o and Mourinho explain, it worked perfectly back then.

From BBC

The finished dish should be incredibly silky and thick, with perfectly al dente noodles slicked in a rich, lemony sauce.

From Salon

Related Words

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