flawless
gb/flˈɔləs/ us/flˈɔləs/
B2
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
adjective
B2
property
1
perfect, without any defects
perfect, with no bad marks or problems
Schéma d’usage :
a flawless [appearance/finish/complexion/diamond]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes overuse it in formal writing where 'excellent' or 'very good' is more natural.
Synonymes
perfect (Most general synonym; can sound stronger or broader.)
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impeccable (Often suggests very high standards and careful attention to detail.)
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unblemished (Focuses on having no marks or stains, especially on a surface or reputation.)
Antonymes
flawed (Has defects or weaknesses.)
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imperfect (Not completely perfect; may have small faults.)
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blemished (Has visible marks or damage.)
Collocations
flawless skin
|flawless complexion
|flawless finish
|flawless appearance
|flawless diamond
|flawless surface
|flawless paintwork
|flawless makeup
|flawless design
|almost flawless
Thèmes
appearance
|quality
|shopping
Exemples
- She used a light powder to give her skin a flawless finish.
- The jeweler showed us a flawless diamond under the light.
- From a distance the wall looks flawless, but up close you can see tiny cracks.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Her makeup looks flawless today.
- It is a flawless diamond.
adjective
B2
property
2
done with no mistakes
with no mistakes
Schéma d’usage :
a flawless [performance/execution/pronunciation/argument]
Erreur fréquente :
Don't confuse with 'fluently': you can speak fluently but still make mistakes; 'flawless' means no mistakes.
Synonymes
error-free (Directly emphasizes the absence of mistakes.)
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faultless (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal.)
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accurate (Focuses on correctness rather than overall perfection.)
Antonymes
incorrect (Not correct; contains mistakes.)
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faulty (Has mistakes or defects in how it works or is made.)
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error-prone (Likely to contain mistakes.)
Collocations
flawless performance
|flawless execution
|flawless timing
|flawless pronunciation
|flawless English
|flawless French
|flawless logic
|flawless technique
|flawless delivery
|flawless operation
Thèmes
work
|education
|performance
|communication
Exemples
- The pianist gave a flawless performance from start to finish.
- Her calculations were flawless, and the numbers matched perfectly.
- He spoke flawless Spanish after living in Madrid for years.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She gave a flawless presentation.
- His pronunciation is flawless.
adjective
informal
C1
property
3
extremely good (strong praise)
very, very good
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is flawless
Erreur fréquente :
In this praising sense it can sound exaggerated; in formal writing, consider 'excellent' or 'outstanding'.
Synonymes
excellent (Strong praise without claiming perfection.)
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outstanding (Highlights that something is better than most.)
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amazing (More emotional and informal; less about lack of flaws.)
Antonymes
terrible (Strong negative evaluation.)
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mediocre (Not very good; average in a disappointing way.)
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awful (Very bad; strongly negative.)
Collocations
absolutely flawless
|simply flawless
|pretty much flawless
|flawless idea
|flawless plan
|flawless set
|flawless episode
|flawless show
|flawless design
|flawless results
Thèmes
opinions
|social_media
|entertainment
Exemples
- The new update is flawless—everything feels faster and smoother.
- Her outfit was flawless last night; everyone kept complimenting her.
- That was a flawless set from the band, with the crowd singing along the whole time.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Your plan is flawless!
- The concert was flawless.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
flawless
API
GB/flˈɔləs/
US/flˈɔləs/
Syllabes et accentuation
flaw - less (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (flaw)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: flawless
Famille de mots
Expressions
flawless victory
1/flˈɔləs vˈɪktɚi/
fixed phrase
informal
win without conceding anything
a win where the other side gets nothing
Exemples
- The champion secured a flawless victory, winning every round.
- It was a flawless victory for the home team, who conceded no goals.
- In the final match, she claimed a flawless victory without losing a single point.