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perfectly

[ pur-fikt-lee ]

adverb

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

    to sing an aria perfectly.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. This will suit my purpose perfectly.

    He’s perfectly happy to help out.

    She’s perfectly capable of making her own decision.



perfectly

/ ˈɜːɪٱɪ /

adverb

  1. completely, utterly, or absolutely
  2. in a perfect way; extremely well
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of perfectly1

First recorded in 1275–1325; perfect + -ly; replacing Middle English parfitly, derivative of parfit ( perfect )
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It’s not survival of the perfectly optimized, but survival of the resilient, as only the most robust inherit the Earth.”

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“Sacramento” might not be about California’s capital per se, but it perfectly reflects the latent magic so many people have experienced in the city it’s named for.

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Awards, a perfectly extra affair celebrating emerging designers on Wednesday evening.

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Spontaneously, Carlo grabbed my hand and spun me around in a perfectly executed dance move that ended with me cradled in his arms.

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"We look for confidence in our achievements, our appearance, our accomplishments," intoned the perfectly coiffed and made-up Angela Halili on a recent episode of the "Girls Gone Bible" podcast.

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