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Definition of perfectly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

perfectly

adverb
 
/ˈpɜːfɪktli/
 
/ˈpɜːrfɪktli/
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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