Synonyms of 'perfect' in British English
1 (adjective)
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faultless
They all spoke perfect English.Nobody's perfect.
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2 (adjective)
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excellent in all respects
This is a perfect time to buy a house.
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3 (adjective)
The car is in perfect condition.
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unmarred
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4 (adjective)
Definition
utter or absolute
She behaved like a perfect fool.
5 (adjective)
Definition
correct or precise
She spoke in a perfect imitation of her father's voice.
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close
The poem is a close translation from the original Latin.
on the money (informal)
6 (adjective)
Definition
faultless
a perfect performance
1 (verb)
Definition
to improve to one's satisfaction
He worked hard to perfect his drawing technique.
2 (verb)
Definition
to make fully accomplished
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consummate
No one has yet been able to consummate a deal.
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in the sense of absolute
Definition
total and complete
A sick person needs to have absolute trust in a doctor.
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pure,
full-on (informal),
unmixed,
deep-dyed
in the sense of accomplished
Definition
expert or proficient
one of the most accomplished authors of our time
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able,
proficientSynonyms of 'perfect' in American English
1 (adjective)
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