flawless

/ˈflɔːləs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈflɔːləs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈflȯ-ləs/ (ame, mw)

flawless — adjective

  • flawlesspositive
  • more flawlesscomparative
  • most flawlesssuperlative

1. completely perfect, with no mistakes, marks, or signs of damage at all

1.形容詞B2
釋義

completely perfect, with no mistakes, marks, or signs of damage at all

例句

Nora's dance performance was flawless — she did not miss a single step.

predicative use: 'was flawless'

The jeweler held up the flawless diamond for the customer to inspect.

attributive use: 'the flawless diamond'

同義詞
  • perfect

    The most common alternative; 'perfect' is broader and can mean 'ideal in all respects' rather than just 'without errors or damage'.

  • impeccable

    Slightly more formal than 'flawless'; often used for behavior, taste, or performance ('impeccable manners').

  • immaculate

    Emphasizes cleanliness and lack of stains or dirt; also used for spiritual purity ('an immaculate white shirt').

  • faultless

    Very close to 'flawless' but slightly less common; often describes technical precision ('a faultless argument').

反義詞
  • flawed

    Direct opposite; having one or more defects, mistakes, or imperfections.

  • imperfect

    Broader than 'flawed'; covers anything that is not completely without fault.

  • blemished

    Specifically about visible marks or damage, especially on surfaces or skin.

文法句型

flawless + noun (attributive)

be / seem / look / remain + flawless (predicative)

用法筆記

Frequently appears with performance, appearance, and work-related nouns. Though technically an absolute adjective (something is either flawless or not), comparative forms such as 'more flawless' do occur in informal and evaluative language (e.g., 'the most flawless performance of the night').

常見錯誤

❌His English is flawless and he makes many errors.
✅His English is flawless
💡he never makes errors.' — 'flawless' means no mistakes; do not pair it with a clause describing mistakes.
❌The floor was more flawless than the walls.
✅The floor was closer to flawless than the walls.
💡Some writers avoid grading 'flawless' since it already means 'without any flaws.'