impeccable
gb/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl/ us/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl/
C1
Inglês
Acepções
0 acepção
adjective
formal
C1
property
1
completely without mistakes
perfect, with no mistakes
Padrão de uso:
impeccable [work/performance/grammar/logic/timing]
Erro comum:
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.
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
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.)
Colocações
impeccable standards
|impeccable work
|impeccable performance
|impeccable grammar
|impeccable logic
|impeccable timing
|impeccable attention to detail
|impeccable record
|impeccable service
|impeccable credentials
Temas
quality
|work
|daily_life
|communication
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Your grammar is impeccable.
- He did an impeccable job.
adjective
formal
C2
property
2
morally pure; beyond blame
very honest and morally good
Padrão de uso:
impeccable [character/reputation/ethics]
Erro comum:
Less common than the 'no mistakes' meaning; it often sounds formal or emphatic when used about morality.
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
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.)
Colocações
impeccable character
|impeccable reputation
|impeccable ethics
|impeccable integrity
|impeccable conduct
|impeccable moral standards
Temas
ethics
|society
|law
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- She has an impeccable reputation.
- He is known for impeccable honesty.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
impeccable
AFI
GB/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl/
US/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl/
Sílabas e tonicidade
im - pec - cable (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pec)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: impeccable
Família de palavras
Core family
impeccably
adverb C1
Advanced or less common
impeccability
noun
Expressões
impeccable manners
1/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl mˈænɚz/
fixed phrase
very polite behavior
be very polite
Exemplos
- 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
Exemplos
- 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
Exemplos
- 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
Exemplos
- 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
Exemplos
- 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.