Flawless
adjective /ˈflɔːlɪs/ — Without defect — every element correct, no fault to be found.
Definition
Without any blemishes, defects, or imperfections; having no faults; perfect.
Beyond the definition
Flawless is the aspirational adjective — it names the achieved standard without implying it was divinely granted (as pristine does) or theologically pure (as immaculate does). Flawless is earned.
Origin & history
From flaw (a defect, a fault — from Old Norse flaga: a slab of stone, later: a crack in it) + -less. Without the crack. The flaw was originally a physical defect; its absence makes flawless a word for achieved perfection.
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The argument was flawless — which is why the outcome felt unfair.
Her French was not flawless but it was confident, which served her better.
Flawless performance requires not just skill but the ability to perform under the specific conditions that reveal flaws.
How to use it
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Choose “Flawless” when the meaning fits your context: Without any blemishes, defects, or imperfections; having no faults; perfect.
Synonyms
perfect, impeccable, immaculate, pristine, unblemished
Antonyms
flawed, imperfect, defective, faulty
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Creating a perfect emulsion
A chef’s hand drizzles oil into a whisked egg yolk mixture, the two becoming a single, smooth, creamy emulsion.
The perfect, smooth result of the emulsion, showing no separation or defects, illustrates the concept of being flawless—having no imperfections in the transformation.
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What does "Flawless" mean?
Flawless is adjective meaning: Without defect — every element correct, no fault to be found.. Without any blemishes, defects, or imperfections; having no faults; perfect.
Where does the word "Flawless" come from?
From flaw (a defect, a fault — from Old Norse flaga: a slab of stone, later: a crack in it) + -less. Without the crack. The flaw was originally a physical defect; its absence makes flawless a word for achieved perfection.