flawless

adjective

flaw·​less ˈflȯ-ləs How to pronounce flawless (audio)
Synonyms of flawlessnext
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 flawlessJonathan S. Paul
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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Kim believes the injury cost her the key pre-Games training time needed to execute a flawless plan. Sean Gregory, Time, 13 Feb. 2026 Parchment paper is an essential kitchen tool, helping cooks and bakers prepare flawless dishes while minimizing cleanup. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026 Naumov’s performance wasn’t flawless but had its moments, a strong opening quad salchow and a solid triple lutz, triple-toe combination. Reid Laymance, Houston Chronicle, 10 Feb. 2026 Japan's Kaori Sakamoto, who is retiring after this season, had a flawless routine and helped bring her team into a tie. Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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