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Definition perfect in British English

perfect adjective

adjective
/ˈpɜː(r)fɪkt/
1

as good, correct, or accurate as it is possible to be

Example

Her English was perfect.

Example

These recipes give perfect results every time.

Synonyms and related words
exact accurate perfect perfect perfectly ideal
1.1

completely suitable or right for someone

Example

It seemed like the perfect gift.

Example

Their house is absolutely perfect for parties and barbecues.

Synonyms and related words
suitable convenient proper
1.2

with no parts missing, damaged, or spoiled

Example

The equipment was in perfect condition.

Example

His skin was perfect.

Synonyms and related words
undamaged perfect intact
2

used for emphasizing how much someone has of a particular quality

Example

He behaved like the perfect gentleman all evening.

Example

I don't want to share a room with a perfect stranger.

Example

What he said was perfect nonsense.

Synonyms and related words
ach actively actual
Synonyms and related words
active causative continuous
4

the highest rating on a scale of 1-10: used to express how good something is

Example

His speech at the graduation ceremony was a perfect ten.

Definition perfect in British English