impeccably
gb/ɪmpˈɛkəbli/ us/ɪmpˈɛkəbli/
C1
Inglês
Acepções
0 acepção
adverb
C1
property
1
perfectly; without any flaws
in a perfect way; with no mistakes
Padrão de uso:
impeccably + [adjective] / [verb] impeccably
Erro comum:
Learners may use the adjective form by mistake ("impeccable") instead of the adverb ("impeccably"), or place it where an adjective is needed.
Sinônimos
flawlessly (Emphasizes the absence of mistakes or defects.)
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perfectly (More general and common; less formal.)
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faultlessly (Stresses correctness and lack of errors.)
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expertly (Highlights skill; may still allow minor imperfections.)
Antônimos
poorly (Done with low quality or inadequate skill.)
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sloppily (Careless and messy rather than precise.)
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imperfectly (With flaws or mistakes.)
Colocações
impeccably dressed
|impeccably groomed
|impeccably tailored
|impeccably clean
|impeccably maintained
|impeccably organized
|impeccably presented
|impeccably produced
|impeccably executed
|impeccably timed
Temas
quality
|performance
|appearance
Exemplos
- The apartment was impeccably clean when we arrived.
- Her speech was impeccably timed, and the room fell silent.
- The film is impeccably shot, with crisp lighting and sound.
Exemplos para estudantes
- He was impeccably dressed for the interview.
- The room was impeccably clean.
adverb
formal
C2
property
2
properly; without blame
in a very correct and proper way
Padrão de uso:
[someone] behave(s) impeccably
Erro comum:
This sense is about conduct (being beyond criticism), not just doing something very well.
Sinônimos
properly (More neutral; less strong and less formal.)
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blamelessly (Emphasizes being free from blame or wrongdoing.)
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irreproachably (Very close in meaning; strongly formal.)
Antônimos
improperly (Not following accepted standards of conduct.)
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badly (Behaving in an unacceptable way (broad and common).)
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disgracefully (Shockingly improper; stronger than the usual opposite.)
Colocações
behave impeccably
|act impeccably
|conduct yourself impeccably
|impeccably polite
|impeccably professional
|impeccably mannered
|impeccably honest
|impeccably fair
|impeccably discreet
|impeccably respectful
Temas
behavior
|social
|ethics
Exemplos
- She conducted herself impeccably during the investigation.
- Even under pressure, he behaved impeccably toward the staff.
- The spokesperson answered the questions impeccably, without attacking anyone.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Please behave impeccably at the ceremony.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
impeccably
AFI
GB/ɪmpˈɛkəbli/
US/ɪmpˈɛkəbli/
Sílabas e tonicidade
im - pec - cably (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pec)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: impeccably
- Plural: impeccablies
Família de palavras
Forms
impeccablies
noun
Core family
impeccable
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
impeccability
noun
Expressões
behave impeccably
1/bɪhˈeɪv ɪmpˈɛkəbli/
fixed phrase
formal
act perfectly polite
to act in a very correct way
Exemplos
- The children behaved impeccably throughout the performance.
- He promised to behave impeccably at the meeting.
- She behaved impeccably, even when provoked.
impeccably clean
1/ɪmpˈɛkəbli klˈin/
fixed phrase
extremely clean; spotless
very, very clean
Exemplos
- Her kitchen is impeccably clean at all times.
- The lab must be kept impeccably clean to prevent contamination.
- The bathroom was impeccably clean and smelled fresh.
impeccably dressed
1/ɪmpˈɛkəbli dɹˈɛst/
fixed phrase
dressed in perfect style
wearing very neat, perfect clothes
Exemplos
- He arrived impeccably dressed in a dark suit and polished shoes.
- The host was impeccably dressed, even though it was a casual dinner.
- They were impeccably dressed for the awards ceremony.
impeccably maintained
1/ɪmpˈɛkəbli meɪntˈeɪnd/
fixed phrase
kept in perfect condition
kept in very good condition
Exemplos
- The garden is impeccably maintained throughout the year.
- She bought a used car that had been impeccably maintained.
- The hotel grounds were impeccably maintained and quiet.