perfectly
word · lemma: perfect
/ˈpɝfəkɫi/
PUR-fikt-lee
/pˈɜːfɛktlˌi/
PUR-fikt-lee
Definition
In a completely correct, exact, or ideal way. It can also mean completely or very well, depending on the context.
Usage & Nuances
Often used to strengthen statements: 'perfectly clear', 'perfectly normal', 'perfectly fine'. In everyday English, it frequently means 'completely' rather than 'without flaws'. More formal than 'really' or 'totally' in some contexts.
Spanish: perfectamentePortuguese (BR): perfeitamentePortuguese (PT): perfeitamenteChinese (Simplified): 完美地 - 完全地Chinese (Traditional): 完美地 - 完全地Hindi: बिलकुल - पूरी तरह से - एकदम ठीक सेArabic: بشكل مثالي - تمامًاBengali: সম্পূর্ণভাবে - পুরোপুরিRussian: идеально - совершенно - полностьюJapanese: 完璧に - 完全にVietnamese: hoàn toàn - một cách hoàn hảoKorean: 완벽하게 - 완전히Turkish: mükemmel bir şekilde - tamamenUrdu: بالکل - مکمل طور پرIndonesian: dengan sempurna - sepenuhnya
Example Sentences
I can hear you perfectly now.
basic
I perfectly understand why you said no.
natural
The shoes fit me perfectly.
basic
She speaks English perfectly.
basic
It's perfectly normal to feel nervous before an interview.
natural
The timing worked out perfectly, so we caught the last train.
natural