Impeccable
/ɪmˈpɛkəbl/
adjectiveC1
Definition
Impeccable describes something that is completely free from errors or faults. It is used to say that something is done in the best possible way, without any problems or weaknesses. People often use it to talk about behavior, work, style, or quality that is perfect.
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Perfect quality or condition without any faults
- •She wore an impeccable white dress to the party.
- •His work on the project was impeccable and impressed everyone.
- •The restaurant is known for its impeccable service.
Flawless behavior or manners
- •He has impeccable manners and always knows how to behave politely.
- •Her speech was impeccable, clear, and well-prepared.
Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "impeccable" like "perfect," but even stronger—there is no small mistake at all.
- ✓Picture a white shirt with no spots or wrinkles, looking clean and flawless.
- ✓It's the feeling when you see a well-organized room where everything is in its right place.
- ✓Sounds like "im-PECK-a-bull" → imagine a bull that never makes a mistake or messes up.
- ✓Think of a famous actor who always speaks clearly and behaves very politely—this is impeccable behavior.
- ✓NOT like "good" (which can have small mistakes), "impeccable" means no mistakes at all.
- ✓NOT like "clean" (only about dirt), "impeccable" is about being perfect in many ways, including actions or style.
Try Other Words
- •Flawless: without any mistakes or faults (Use when focusing on physical or visible perfection)
- •Faultless: having no faults or errors (Use when emphasizing no mistakes in behavior or work)
- •Spotless: completely clean (Use mainly for physical cleanliness or neatness)
Unboxing
- •Prefix "im-" means "not" or "without"
- •Root "pecc" comes from Latin "peccare," meaning "to sin" or "to make a mistake"
- •Suffix "-able" means "able to be"
- •Together, "impeccable" means "not able to be wrong or faulty"
- •The word comes from Latin through Old French, used since the 15th century to describe something without fault or sin
- •Today, it is used to describe very high quality or perfect behavior, work, or appearance
Reflect & Connect
•Can something be too impeccable? When might perfection feel uncomfortable or unnatural?
•How do you feel when you try to be impeccable in your work or behavior? Is it easy or hard?
Fill in the blanks
1.Her ___ impeccable ___ attention to detail made the project successful.
2.When someone has impeccable manners, they usually ___ treat others with great respect and ___.
3.Unlike good work, impeccable work has no ___ or ___ at all.
4.The chef's skills were impeccable, so the food was ___ delicious and perfectly cooked.
5.People often say "impeccable taste" to describe someone who ___ chooses clothes or decorations very well.
6.Impeccable behavior means you ___ follow all the rules and never ___ any mistakes.
7.To have an impeccable reputation, a person must ___ avoid problems and always ___ honest actions.