impeccable
gb/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl/ us/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl/
C1
Anglais
kifogástalan, hibátlan, feddhetetlen
C1
FORMAL
1
kifogástalan
B2
hibátlan
B1
Schéma d’usage :
impeccable [work/performance/grammar/logic/timing]
Her report was impeccable: clear, accurate, and well organized.
A jelentése kifogástalan volt: világos, pontos és jól szerkesztett.
The witness’s timeline was impeccable and matched the security footage.
A tanú időrendje kifogástalan volt, és megegyezett a biztonsági kamerák felvételeivel.
They delivered impeccable service from start to finish.
Exemples pédagogiques
Your grammar is impeccable.
Kifogástalan a nyelvtanod.
He did an impeccable job.
Kifogástalan munkát végzett.
Erreur fréquente :
Often used for things that can be judged (work, timing, logic). For people, it usually refers to their behavior, style, or standards, not physical appearance.
Sens
completely without mistakes
Collocations
impeccable standards
|impeccable work
|impeccable performance
|impeccable grammar
|impeccable logic
|impeccable timing
|impeccable attention to detail
|impeccable record
|impeccable service
|impeccable credentials
Synonymes
flawless (Highlights the absence of any defect or error.)
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faultless (Slightly more formal; emphasizes no faults at all.)
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perfect (More general and more common; less precise than impeccable.)
Antonymes
flawed (Having faults or defects.)
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imperfect (Not completely correct or complete.)
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faulty (Containing errors or problems, especially in design or reasoning.)
Thèmes
quality
|work
|daily_life
|communication
Définition
perfect, with no mistakes
Having no faults, mistakes, or imperfections; meeting the highest standard.
C2
FORMAL
2
feddhetetlen
C1
Schéma d’usage :
impeccable [character/reputation/ethics]
She had an impeccable reputation for fairness.
Feddhetetlen híre volt az igazságosság terén.
The judge was known for impeccable integrity.
A bíró feddhetetlen becsületességéről volt ismert.
He presented himself as impeccable, but the investigation revealed serious misconduct.
Exemples pédagogiques
She has an impeccable reputation.
Feddhetetlen a hírneve.
He is known for impeccable honesty.
Feddhetetlen őszinteségéről ismert.
Erreur fréquente :
Less common than the 'no mistakes' meaning; it often sounds formal or emphatic when used about morality.
Sens
morally pure; beyond blame
Collocations
impeccable character
|impeccable reputation
|impeccable ethics
|impeccable integrity
|impeccable conduct
|impeccable moral standards
Synonymes
blameless (Focuses on not deserving criticism or blame.)
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upright (Suggests strong moral principles and honesty.)
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irreproachable (Very formal; stresses that no criticism is possible.)
Antonymes
corrupt (Morally dishonest, especially for personal gain.)
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dishonest (Not truthful or trustworthy.)
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reprehensible (Deserving strong criticism or blame.)
Thèmes
ethics
|society
|law
Définition
very honest and morally good
Having very high moral standards and not deserving blame or criticism for wrongdoing.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
impeccable
API
GB/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl/
US/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl/
Syllabes et accentuation
im - pec - cable (3 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pec)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: impeccable
Famille de mots
Core family
impeccably
adverb C1
Advanced or less common
impeccability
noun
Expressions
impeccable manners
1/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl mˈænɚz/
fixed phrase
very polite behavior
be very polite
Exemples
- Even under pressure, he kept impeccable manners.
- The children were quiet and had impeccable manners at dinner.
- She greeted everyone with impeccable manners.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He has impeccable manners.
- They showed impeccable manners.
impeccable record
1/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl ɹˈɛkɚd/
fixed phrase
formal
history with no faults
a perfect history with no problems
Exemples
- She has an impeccable record as a pilot.
- The company’s impeccable safety record impressed regulators.
- He maintained an impeccable record throughout his career.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She has an impeccable record.
- They kept an impeccable safety record.
impeccable service
1/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl sˈɚvɪs/
fixed phrase
business
service with no problems
very good service, with no problems
Exemples
- The hotel is expensive, but the staff provide impeccable service.
- We chose the restaurant because of its impeccable service.
- Impeccable service kept customers coming back.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The staff gave impeccable service.
- This hotel offers impeccable service.
impeccable taste
1/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl tˈeɪst/
fixed phrase
formal
excellent style and judgment
very good style and judgment
Exemples
- She has impeccable taste in music and design.
- The apartment is simple but shows impeccable taste.
- He chose an engagement ring with impeccable taste.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She has impeccable taste.
- They have impeccable taste in clothes.
impeccable timing
1/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl tˈaɪmɪŋ/
fixed phrase
perfectly well-chosen time
at exactly the right time
Exemples
- With impeccable timing, she asked the question just as the meeting ended.
- His joke had impeccable timing and eased the tension in the room.
- The team’s substitution showed impeccable timing.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He spoke with impeccable timing.
- The joke had impeccable timing.