perfectly

/ˈpɜːfɪktli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈpɜːrfɪktli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈpər-fik(t)-lē/ (ame, mw)

perfectly — adverb

1. so well that nothing seems wrong, missing, or out of place.

1.副詞B1
釋義

so well that nothing seems wrong, missing, or out of place.

例句

The tailor cut the wedding dress perfectly on the first try.

verb + perfectly for skilled action

This key fits the old front door perfectly.

common collocation: fit perfectly

同義詞
  • flawlessly

    stronger and more formal, stressing the complete absence of mistakes

  • exactly

    focuses more on precise agreement or the right amount

  • beautifully

    often praises style or appearance, not just correctness

反義詞

文法句型

verb + perfectly

fit / match / work + perfectly

用法筆記

Often used with verbs showing skill or exact suitability, such as 'fit', 'match', 'time', and 'work'. Distinguish from sense 2 (COMPLETELY SO): this sense describes how well an action or result is done, not just strong emphasis before an adjective.

常見錯誤

❌The key was perfectly for this lock.
✅The key was perfect for this lock.' or ✅ 'The key fits this lock perfectly.
💡use the adjective after 'be', but the adverb with a verb.

2. used to add strong force, showing that something is fully true, acceptable, suit

2.副詞B2
釋義

used to add strong force, showing that something is fully true, acceptable, suitable, or clear.

例句

Feeling nervous before your first interview is perfectly normal.

perfectly + adjective

The soup is perfectly good, even without extra salt.

同義詞
  • completely

    very close in meaning, often a little more neutral

  • entirely

    slightly more formal, common in careful writing

  • quite

    in British English, this can also soften or strengthen, depending on context

  • absolutely

    stronger and often used for emphasis in speech

反義詞
  • partly

    only to some extent

  • somewhat

    to a limited degree, with weaker force

文法句型

perfectly + adjective

perfectly + adverb

perfectly well

用法筆記

Most often placed before adjectives such as 'normal', 'safe', 'clear', 'fine', and 'acceptable', or in the fixed phrase 'perfectly well'. Distinguish from sense 1 (WITHOUT FAULTS): here 'perfectly' does not praise quality; it simply strengthens the statement.

常見錯誤

❌The room is perfect clean.
✅The room is perfectly clean.
💡use the adverb 'perfectly' before an adjective.
❌I perfectly can see the board.
✅I can see the board perfectly well.
💡this intensifying use usually comes before an adjective or in the phrase 'perfectly well'.