flawless

adjective

flaw·​less ˈflȯ-ləs How to pronounce flawless (audio)
1
: having no flaw or imperfection : perfect
a flawless performance
flawless beauty
flawless diction
The decor is elegant, the service is flawless and the food is exquisite.Anthony Dias Blue
2
of a gemstone : free of defects : having no internal flaws
Some diamond experts dispute that a set diamond can be truly flawless, saying it can be only internally flawlessThe New York Times Style Magazine
flawlessly adverb
performed flawlessly
You know the moments: a computer that has worked flawlessly for as long as you can remember stubbornly refuses to boot one morning. Personal Computer
flawlessness noun
The trouble with having spectacular diamonds for the night was finding an ensemble worthy of such flawlessness. Plum Sykes

Examples of flawless in a Sentence

a flawless performance of the piano concerto
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Road playoff wins also require flawless help defense and execution down the stretch, especially against an historically great team that entered the Finals 80-18. Shane Young, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 Wearing loose clothing afterward will be your best bet for a flawless tan. Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 5 June 2025 The number of squeaky-clean eateries across South Florida took a dip last month, with the state posting its lowest count of flawless inspections since June 2023. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025 The quick-drying, streak-free finish ensures a flawless application every time, while the refreshing coconut scent adds a touch of tropical luxury. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for flawless

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of flawless was in 1659

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“Flawless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flawless. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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