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Perfected

Verb / pɜ:ˈfektɪd / Another word for perfected — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To improve or make something flawless.

Synonyms & similar words

hone perfect flawless improved refined polished mastered accomplished completed consummate excellent expert finished fluent ideal matured perfect proficient skilled superb thorough trained

Synonyms by register

Formal

honed refined polished mastered

Informal

nailed aced sorted dialed in

Literary

consummated idealized ennobled

Antonyms

imperfect flawed faulty incomplete unrefined amateurish crude

Common collocations

  • perfected technique
  • perfected the design
  • perfected the recipe
  • perfected the art
  • perfected the skill
  • perfected the system
  • perfected over time

Word family

noun perfection
verb perfect
adjective perfect
adverb perfectly

Usage note

This word implies reaching a state of flawlessness or maximum effectiveness. It is often used in contexts of skill development, design, or creation.

Example sentences

  1. She perfected her cake recipe after many attempts.
  2. He practiced his jump shot until he perfected it.
  3. The artist spent years perfecting his painting technique.
  4. The team worked hard to perfect their performance for the competition.
  5. She perfected her handwriting by practicing every day.

Quotes

  • Practice makes perfect, but nobody's perfect, so why practice?
  • Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
  • Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.

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