adj. Function: adjective
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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 FF1C; a ballerina whose technique was perfect FF1E;
Synonyms: absolute, flawless, fleckless, impeccable, indefectible, note-perfect, unflawed; compare CONSUMMATE 1
Related Words: excellent; consummate; expert, finished, masterful, masterly
Contrasted Words: defective, faulty, flawed; deficient, inadequate, wanting; unfinished, unpolished; unsound
Antonyms: imperfect
3 precisely appropriate or right FF1C; found the perfect gift for him FF1E;
Synonyms: ideal, model, very
Related Words: needed, required, requisite; appropriate, fit, proper, right, suitable; exact, express, precise
Idioms: being just the thing
Contrasted Words: foolish, inappropriate, undesirable, unsuitable
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Synonyms: PURE 2, absolute, sheer, simple, unadulterated, unalloyed, undiluted, unmitigated, unmixed, unqualified
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Synonyms: WHOLE 3, choate, complete, entire, full, integral
Related Words: consummate
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Synonyms: UTTER , absolute, complete, consummate, downright, gross, outright, positive, rank, unmitigated