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Consummate Meaning in English

word

ˈkɑnsəˌmeɪt/, /ˈkɑnsəmət
KON-suh-mayt, KON-suh-muht
ˈkɒnsjʊmeɪt
KON-syu-mayt

释义

As an adjective, it means showing great skill or being perfect in some way. As a verb, it means to complete something, especially to make a marriage official by having sex.

用法与细微差别

As an adjective, often used before nouns: 'consummate professional', 'consummate skill'. Formal in tone. As a verb, rare, and typically in formal or legal contexts (e.g., 'consummate a marriage'). Can sound old-fashioned outside such contexts. Do not confuse with 'consume'.

例句

She is a consummate artist.

basic

He showed consummate skill during the competition.

basic

They consummated their marriage after the ceremony.

basic

Her consummate confidence made the speech unforgettable.

natural

He negotiated the deal with consummate ease.

natural

The chef prepared a consummate meal everyone loved.

natural