Impeccably Meaning
/ɪmˈpɛk.ə.bli/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
advIn a perfect or flawless manner.
Sentence Examples
Although English is not his first language, he speaks it impeccably.
Tom was impeccably dressed and well prepared for his job interview with the finance company.
He was dressed impeccably in a suit and tie.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The trained butler served the guests ____, without spilling a single drop.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The house was ____ maintained, with every small detail taken care of by the dedicated owner.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English impeccable Middle English -ly English -ly English impeccably From impeccable + -ly.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Arley's ferry boat has been replaced by a single-span pedestrian bridge. This leads to the old Harbour Inn and the impeccably restored railway station, now part of the privately run steam-operated Severn Valley Railway."
— 1980, AA Book of British Villages, Drive Publications Ltd, page 389, about Upper Arley:
"The great pianist was a prolific composer, who wrote impeccably for the piano."
— 1995, David Dubal, Art of the Piano: Its performers, literature, and recordings, page 433:
"It is difficult to distinguish one bourgeois from another: the grande bourgeoisie are impeccably dressed at all times and don't speak to anyone outside their own class; the bonne bourgeoisie are impeccably dressed and speak to everyone; the petite bourgeoisie are impeccably dressed and speak only to complain[…]"
— 1999, The Xenophobe's Guide to the French, page 17:
"In fact, even when I did make some small mistakes with grammar, people still said I spoke impeccably."
— 2009, Susanna Zaraysky, Language Is Music, page 19:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The trained butler served the guests ____, without spilling a single drop.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The house was ____ maintained, with every small detail taken care of by the dedicated owner.