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   Per·fect·ly

   /ˈpərfək(t)lē/

   

   adverb

   • 1. in a manner or way that could not be better: "the ring fitted perfectly" Similar superblysuperlativelyexcellentlyflawlesslyfaultlesslyto perfectionwithout faultideallywonderfullymarvelouslymagnificentlysublimelyadmirablyinimitablyincomparablyimpeccablyimmaculatelyexquisitelyconsummatelyto a fare-thee-wellinformal:like a dreamto a Tterrificallyfantasticallyabsolutelyutterlycompletelyaltogetherentirelywhollytotallythoroughlyfullyquitein every respectOpposite badly
   • ▪ used for emphasis, especially in order to assert something that has been challenged or doubted: "you know perfectly well I can't stay" Similar veryquitefullinformal:damndamnedjollybloodydarnedarchaic:right

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