How to Use perfectly in a Sentence

perfectly

adverb
  • The steak was perfectly cooked.
  • That’s perfectly fine, and in some ways good for the sport.
    — Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2022
  • And the rest of the work is by no means going perfectly.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 15 Apr. 2022
  • Don’t miss the perfectly clear milk punch, a drink that dates back to the early 1700s.
    — William Li, Town & Country, 9 June 2023
  • There's a lot of steps that have to go perfectly right for all that to work.
    — CBS News, 2 June 2024
  • The small, rounded pouch hangs perfectly on the leather belt.
    — Shelby Ying Hyde, harpersbazaar.com, 31 May 2023
  • Greek myths seen through the eyes of the sea witch who entranced Odysseus — fit the bill perfectly.
    — John Kelly, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2022
  • In the very least, perfectly good meat will no longer rot on the shoulder of the highway.
    — Ashley Stimpson, Popular Mechanics, 28 Mar. 2022
  • The coffee is good and cheap, the eggs are always cooked perfectly.
    — Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
  • This sleek flip-flop would pair perfectly with a flowy maxi dress.
    — Izzy Baskette, People.com, 21 June 2025
  • But the chicken was grilled nicely and the cheese was perfectly gooey.
    — Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2024
  • Katy said, spelling out the word to be perfectly clear.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 Mar. 2022
  • While the shirt may be too small for Evans, the piece of clothing fits Dodger perfectly, even with a massive tear in the back.
    — Amethyst Tate, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2022
  • And the neat way the flatscreen of the display fits perfectly with the contours of the chassis, is just lovely to behold.
    — Yoni Heisler, BGR, 15 Mar. 2022
  • Guide the router along a straightedge to ensure each dado is perfectly straight and square to the edge.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 24 Jan. 2023
  • The light wash denim pants worn with this outfit paired perfectly with the fur footwear.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 Jan. 2024
  • But at least one member of that unit is perfectly fine with that.
    — Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2022
  • The sport is perfectly suited for high-turnover open play.
    — Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2022
  • The matzo balls that come straight from the box are fluffy, and perfectly salty, and just easier to make.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The Ravens played the board perfectly here, sitting and letting a top talent fall to them.
    — Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2022
  • Plus, the little mesh pocket on the front perfectly fits your phone.
    — Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2022
  • The pie crust is perfectly golden brown and flaky, adding a nice texture to the smooth custard.
    — Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
  • After hitting his tee shot 18 feet from the hole, Thomas perfectly judged the putt.
    — Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The sheer blue gown was filled with drama and draping that fit her perfectly.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 Sep. 2023
  • The dough was soft overall, but the corners were perfectly crispy to offer a nice crunch.
    — Martin Vassolo, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
  • With the resurgence of the dance genre in recent years, Raven fits in perfectly while still standing all on its own.
    — Okla Jones, Essence, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Just enough muscle to fill out a three piece suit perfectly.
    — Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Our over-easy egg was perfectly cooked, and the runny yolk added a creamy texture once it was pierced and ran over the rest of the sandwich.
    — cleveland, 5 Dec. 2022
  • Hash brown potato crowns go in the air fryer and come out perfectly crisp.
    — Bon Appétit, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The loose shorts pair perfectly with the oversized three-quarter-sleeve button-down (with handy pockets!).
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025

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