"Impeccable" vs. "perfect": subtle shades of flawlessness

Reviewed and edited by

Lloyd Cooper 02/02/2025, 07:30

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Impeccable and perfect. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both "impeccable" and "perfect" describe something that is free from faults or errors, expressing a high degree of excellence or flawlessness.

What is different?

"Impeccable" often refers to behavior, taste, appearance, or standards that are faultless according to moral or social norms, whereas "perfect" is a more general term used for anything that is considered completely free from defects or as good as it can possibly be.

Which one is more common?

Examples of usage

Impeccable

She dressed with impeccable taste.
His manners were impeccable.
The chef prepared an impeccable meal.

Perfect

She scored a perfect 100 on the test.
It was a perfect day for a picnic.
He found the perfect gift for her birthday.