impeccable
gb/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl/ us/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl/
C1
Inglese
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adjective
formal
C1
property
1
completely without mistakes
perfect, with no mistakes
Schema d'uso:
impeccable [work/performance/grammar/logic/timing]
Errore comune:
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.
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
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.)
Collocazioni
impeccable standards
|impeccable work
|impeccable performance
|impeccable grammar
|impeccable logic
|impeccable timing
|impeccable attention to detail
|impeccable record
|impeccable service
|impeccable credentials
Temi
quality
|work
|daily_life
|communication
Esempi
- Her report was impeccable: clear, accurate, and well organized.
- The witness’s timeline was impeccable and matched the security footage.
- They delivered impeccable service from start to finish.
Esempi per chi studia
- Your grammar is impeccable.
- He did an impeccable job.
adjective
formal
C2
property
2
morally pure; beyond blame
very honest and morally good
Schema d'uso:
impeccable [character/reputation/ethics]
Errore comune:
Less common than the 'no mistakes' meaning; it often sounds formal or emphatic when used about morality.
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
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.)
Collocazioni
impeccable character
|impeccable reputation
|impeccable ethics
|impeccable integrity
|impeccable conduct
|impeccable moral standards
Temi
ethics
|society
|law
Esempi
- She had an impeccable reputation for fairness.
- The judge was known for impeccable integrity.
- He presented himself as impeccable, but the investigation revealed serious misconduct.
Esempi per chi studia
- She has an impeccable reputation.
- He is known for impeccable honesty.
Grammatica
Forma base
impeccable
IPA
GB/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl/
US/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl/
Sillabe e accento
im - pec - cable (3 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pec)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: impeccable
Famiglia di parole
Core family
impeccably
adverb C1
Advanced or less common
impeccability
noun
Espressioni
impeccable manners
1/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl mˈænɚz/
fixed phrase
very polite behavior
be very polite
Esempi
- Even under pressure, he kept impeccable manners.
- The children were quiet and had impeccable manners at dinner.
- She greeted everyone with impeccable manners.
impeccable record
1/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl ɹˈɛkɚd/
fixed phrase
formal
history with no faults
a perfect history with no problems
Esempi
- She has an impeccable record as a pilot.
- The company’s impeccable safety record impressed regulators.
- He maintained an impeccable record throughout his career.
impeccable service
1/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl sˈɚvɪs/
fixed phrase
business
service with no problems
very good service, with no problems
Esempi
- 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.
impeccable taste
1/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl tˈeɪst/
fixed phrase
formal
excellent style and judgment
very good style and judgment
Esempi
- She has impeccable taste in music and design.
- The apartment is simple but shows impeccable taste.
- He chose an engagement ring with impeccable taste.
impeccable timing
1/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl tˈaɪmɪŋ/
fixed phrase
perfectly well-chosen time
at exactly the right time
Esempi
- 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.