I. adjective
1.
Synonyms: whole 1, entire, flawless, intact, sound, unblemished, unbroken, undamaged, unimpaired, uninjured
Antonyms: imperfect
2.
being entirely without flaw and meeting supreme standards of excellence
a ballerina whose technique was perfect
Synonyms: absolute, flawless, fleckless, impeccable, indefectible, note-perfect, unflawed; compare consummate 1
Related Word: excellent; consummate; expert, finished, masterful, masterly
Contrasted words: defective, faulty, flawed; deficient, inadequate, wanting; unfinished, unpolished; unsound
Antonyms: imperfect
3.
precisely appropriate or right
found the perfect gift for him
Synonyms: ideal, model, very
Related Word: needed, required, requisite; appropriate, fit, proper, right, suitable; exact, express, precise
Idioms: being just the thing
Contrasted words: foolish, inappropriate, undesirable, unsuitable
4.
Synonyms: pure 2, absolute, sheer, simple, unadulterated, unalloyed, undiluted, unmitigated, unmixed, unqualified
5.
Synonyms: whole 3, choate, complete, entire, full, integral
Related Word: consummate
6.
Synonyms: utter , absolute, complete, consummate, downright, gross, outright, positive, rank, unmitigated
II. verb
Synonyms: polish 2, refine, round, sleek, slick, smooth