perfectly

[ pur-fikt-lee ]

adverb

1. in a perfect manner or to a perfect degree:

   to sing an aria perfectly.

   Synonyms: superbly, flawlessly, ideally

2. completely; fully; adequately:

   This will suit my purpose perfectly.

   He’s perfectly happy to help out.

   She’s perfectly capable of making her own decision.

perfectly

/ ˈpɜːfɪktlɪ /

adverb

1. completely, utterly, or absolutely
2. in a perfect way; extremely well

Word History and Origins

Origin of perfectly¹

First recorded in 1275–1325; perfect + -ly; replacing Middle English parfitly, derivative of parfit ( perfect )

Related Words

• altogether
• completely
• entirely
• fully
• quite
• thoroughly
• totally
• utterly
• wholly