perfectly
adverb OPAL S
/ˈpɜːfɪktli/
/ˈpɜːrfɪktli/
- completely
- It's perfectly normal to feel like this.
- It's perfectly good as it is (= it doesn't need changing).
- I thought he'd be upset, but he seems perfectly fine.
- You know perfectly well what I mean.
- To be perfectly honest, I didn't want to go anyway.
- He stood perfectly still until the danger had passed.
- ‘Do you understand?’ ‘Perfectly.’
- (old-fashioned) How perfectly awful!
- They’re perfectly within their rights to ask to see the report.
- He is perfectly suited to the role.
- Sparkling wine is a perfectly acceptable alternative to champagne.
Extra Examples- To be perfectly honest I don't like the colour.
- We had to stand perfectly still.
- You know perfectly well I can't help you.
- in a perfect way
- The TV works perfectly now.
- This dress fits perfectly.
Extra Examples- His suit fitted perfectly.
- The kids behaved perfectly throughout the evening.