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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This romantic number takes design direction from a field of blooming cornflowers and is a pitch-perfect match for ballet flats, a treasured pair of kitten heels, or even sturdy and dependable white sneakers — looking flawless in each and every context. Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Mar. 2025 And while everything may have looked flawless on screen, Steed says the team wasn’t aiming for perfection. Erin Hill, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025 Moore looked flawless in Armani Privé, the finale gown for an awards season coordinated with star stylist Brad Goreski, and social media simply loved it. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025 Over the years, the brand has earned the love of A-listers like Jada Pinkett Smith, Mary J. Blige, and Erykah Badu, who have praised its products for keeping their curls and coils looking flawless. Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flawless

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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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 25 Mar. 2025.

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