adjective

impeccable

/ɪmˈpɛkəbəl/ · say it: im·PEK·uh·buhl

in accordance with the highest standards; flawless

In Sophisticated Everyday

In more detail

1. (adjective) completely free from faults or mistakes; perfect

2. (adjective) extremely clean and neat

Examples

1. She has impeccable taste in art and fashion.
2. The hotel maintains impeccable standards of cleanliness.

How to use impeccable

Impeccable is a strong, formal adjective used to describe something with no visible faults or errors, whether in appearance, conduct, or quality. It emphasizes perfection through meticulous care rather than mere adequacy. It is more formal and emphatic than synonyms like 'clean' or 'neat,' and often carries an admiring tone.

Common phrases

impeccable taste
impeccable manners
impeccable record
impeccable attention to detail
impeccable condition
impeccable source

Synonyms

flawless · perfect · faultless · spotless · immaculate

Opposites

flawed · defective · sloppy

Word family

impeccably (adverb) · impeccability (noun)

A common mistake

Learners sometimes overuse impeccable in casual contexts where simpler words like 'clean' or 'perfect' would be more natural and appropriate.

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