1 per·fect
Pronounced:
/ˈpɚfɪkt/
Function:
adjectiveMeaning:
1 [more per*fect; most per*fect] a : having no mistakes or flaws ▪ a perfect [=flawless] diamond ▪ Your teeth are perfect. ▪ The car is in perfect [=mint] condition. ▪ The performance was perfect. ▪ I'm not perfect [=I make mistakes], but at least I can admit when I'm wrong. ▪ He thought he had committed the perfect crime. [=a crime that is done so carefully that the criminal will never be caught] ▪ Yes, you made a mistake, but it's okay; nobody's perfect. [=everyone makes mistakes] ▪ Students who have perfect attendance [=who have been present at every class] will get 10 extra points. ▪ If you want to be a good writer, you should write every day. Remember, practice makes perfect. [=you become better at something if you practice it often] —see also picture-perfect b : completely correct or accurate ▪ She spoke perfect English. ▪ He drew a perfect circle. ▪ a perfect replica c : having all the qualities you want in that kind of person, situation, etc. ▪ She's a perfect baby. She hardly cries and she sleeps through the night. ▪ His behavior is a perfect example of what not to do. ▪ In a perfect world [=in the best possible situation], there would be no need for weapons.
2 [more per*fect; most per*fect] : exactly right for a particular purpose, situation, or person ▪ This is a perfect time/place/day to have a wedding. ▪ Going to the museum was a perfect way to spend a rainy day. ▪ “Is that a big enough piece of pie?” “Yes, it's perfect, thanks.” ▪ You have perfect timing. [=your timing is exactly right; you are present, ready, etc., at exactly the right time] I just took dinner out of the oven. —often + for ▪ I found the perfect [=ideal] gift for you. ▪ They are a perfect match for each other. ▪ That picture is perfect for this room. ▪ The weather was perfect for a day at the beach.
3 always used before a noun : complete and total —used for emphasis ▪ a perfect stranger/fool/angel/gentleman ▪ You have a perfect right to be angry. ▪ My cat and dog live together in perfect harmony.
2 [more per*fect; most per*fect] : exactly right for a particular purpose, situation, or person ▪ This is a perfect time/place/day to have a wedding. ▪ Going to the museum was a perfect way to spend a rainy day. ▪ “Is that a big enough piece of pie?” “Yes, it's perfect, thanks.” ▪ You have perfect timing. [=your timing is exactly right; you are present, ready, etc., at exactly the right time] I just took dinner out of the oven. —often + for ▪ I found the perfect [=ideal] gift for you. ▪ They are a perfect match for each other. ▪ That picture is perfect for this room. ▪ The weather was perfect for a day at the beach.
3 always used before a noun : complete and total —used for emphasis ▪ a perfect stranger/fool/angel/gentleman ▪ You have a perfect right to be angry. ▪ My cat and dog live together in perfect harmony.