perfect synonyms

perfect

modif.

  1. Having all necessary qualities

    complete, sound, entire; see absolute 1, comprehensive, whole 1, 2.

  2. Without defect

    excelling, faultless, flawless, impeccable, immaculate, unblemished, defectless, foolproof, untainted, unspotted, consummate, absolute, matchless, unequaled, impeccable, peerless, taintless, classic, stainless, spotless, crowning, culminating, exemplary, supreme, pure, ideal, sublime, beyond all praise, beyond compare; see also excellent, pure 2, whole 2.

    Antonyms ruined*, damaged*, faulty. *

  3. Exact

    precise, sharp, distinct; see accurate 1, 2, certain 3, definite 1, 2.

  4. *Excessive

    very great, flagrant, gross; see extreme 2, superfluous.

perfect

v.

  1. Finish

    fulfill, realize, develop; see achieve 1, complete 1.

  2. Make faultless

    rectify, improve, make perfect, amend; see correct 1, improve 1.

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