Near-perfect
adj.capable, joyfuleveryday
What it means
Coming exceptionally close to the highest possible standard.
Reach for it when praising something that misses an ideal standard only slightly
The quartet delivered a near-perfect performance after months of rehearsal.
Choose between these
7- everyday
almost flawless
very few defects is the precise praise
not when Flawlessness concerns defects rather than overall fit.
- everyday
very high quality matters without claiming an ideal
not when Excellent leaves the remaining gap unspecified.
- warm
top-tier quality deserves informal praise
not when First-rate compares class rather than an absolute ideal.
- warm
enthusiastic broad approval is suitable
not when Superb does not imply closeness to a maximum.
- professional
best performance under stated constraints is proven
not when Optimal is stronger and depends on defined conditions.
- formal
faultless presentation or conduct is intended
not when Impeccable may overclaim by denying any fault.
- literary
nigh perfect
an elevated old-fashioned cadence fits
not when Nigh perfect is conspicuous in ordinary prose.
Said against
3- deeply flawed
- mediocre
- far from perfect
It naturally appears in
3- near-perfect score
The rookie earned a near-perfect score in the final round.
- near-perfect conditions
Near-perfect conditions helped every seedling take root.
- near-perfect match
The donated fabric was a near-perfect match for the faded curtain.