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per⋅fect⋅ly

[pur-fikt-lee]
–adverb
1. in a perfect manner or to a perfect degree: to sing an aria perfectly.
2. completely; fully; adequately: This will suit my purpose perfectly.

Origin:
1275–1325; perfect + -ly; r. ME parfitly, deriv. of parfit (see perfect )


1. flawlessly, superbly, ideally.
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per·fect·ly   (pûr'fĭkt-lē)   
adv.  
  1. In a perfect manner or to a perfect degree.

  2. To a complete or full degree or extent; wholly: The diners were perfectly satisfied with the meal. See Usage Note at perfect.

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