Impeccable
/ɪmˈpek.ə.bəl/
Definitions
Conforming to the highest standards; faultless.
/ɪmˈpek.ə.bəl/
Free from fault or error; flawless.
The chef's presentation of the dish was impeccable.
💡 Simply: Think of something that is *perfect*! Like a perfectly cooked steak, or someone with really neat handwriting. It means there's no mistakes or flaws.
👶 For kids: When something is impeccable, it means it's perfect and there's nothing wrong with it!
More Examples
His knowledge of the subject was impeccable.
The service at the hotel was impeccable.
How It's Used
"The lawyer presented an impeccable case."
"She always has impeccable taste in clothing."
"The dancer's technique was impeccable."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
Impeccable timing
Doing something at the perfect moment.
"Her arrival at the party was impeccable timing, just as the fireworks started."
From Latin *impeccabilis*, meaning 'not liable to sin' or 'faultless'. Derived from *in-* (not) + *peccare* (to sin). The meaning expanded to encompass faultlessness in various contexts beyond the purely moral.
Used from the late 16th century, initially relating to religious contexts, referring to freedom from sin, then broadening to mean faultless in general terms.
Memory tip
Imagine a *perfect* check mark on an exam paper—that's impeccable. Think 'in' (not) + 'peccable' (sinful), suggesting something so good it's almost above reproach.
Word Origin
"to sin, to err"