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   perfectly

   /ˈpəːfɪk(t)li/

   adverb

   • 1. in a manner or way that could not be better: "the ring fitted perfectly" Similar superblysuperlativelyexcellentlyflawlesslyfaultlesslyto perfectionwithout faultideallywonderfullymarvellouslymagnificentlysublimelyadmirablyinimitablyincomparablyimpeccablyimmaculatelyexquisitelyconsummatelyto a fare-thee-wellinformal:like a dreamto a Tterrificallyfantasticallyabsolutelyutterlycompletelyaltogetherentirelywhollytotallythoroughlyfullyquitein every respectOpposite badly
   • ▪ used for emphasis, especially in order to assert something that has been challenged or doubted: "you know perfectly well I can't stay" Similar veryquitefullinformal:damndamnedjollybloodydarnedarchaic:right

   Scrabble Points: 19

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   • E

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   • R

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   • F

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   • E

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   • C

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   • T

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   • L

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   • Y

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