immaculate

adjective

i-ˈma-kyə-lət How to pronounce immaculate (audio)
Definition of immaculatenext
1
as in pure
free from any trace of the coarse or indecent an immaculate soul

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2
as in pristine
free from dirt or stain somehow managed to keep the white carpet immaculate

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3
as in perfect
being entirely without fault or flaw a fussy groundskeeper who always manages to restore the football field to an immaculate expanse of healthy, well-manicured turf

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Recent Examples of immaculate Old money nails are immaculate manicures featuring classic and neutral colors. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026 The vibes for Mike McCarthy and Eli Heidenreich over the last few months have been immaculate. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 At Dunlap Hollow, owners Bryant and Amy Gingerich custom-designed the immaculate Cave House, a luxe 1,500-square-foot home built right into the rock. — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Aug. 2026 Nothing of this reality is visible in the paintings themselves, whose facture is immaculate. — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for immaculate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immaculate
  1. pure
  2. pristine
  3. perfect
  4. clean
  5. spotless
  6. flawless
  7. modest
  8. ideal
Adjective
  • Sanft argued his client’s account was pure fiction, and that investigators failed to quickly and vigorously corroborate it for a reason.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026
  • These sneakers also come in a wide variety of colors and trims if pure white isn’t your thing.
    — Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of pure
Adjective
  • More than 120 other Reddit users supported the statement, bolstering it with their own proof of its superiority like photos of the state’s pristine sand and crystal clear water more akin to the Caribbean than the Midwest.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • For Kathleen, the more manicured and pristine that set could be, the more things that could have Buddy’s insignia stamped on them and the more objects that could have faces staring out at Freddy (Delaney Quinn) and her friends, the better.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of pristine
Adjective
  • Wrigley Field is a perfect setting for a rom-com, since many young fans are looking for romance and not paying a whole lot of attention to the actual game.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Travis This name is perfect for fans of the Super Bowl-winning tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce (or his famous girlfriend, Taylor Swift).
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of perfect
Adjective
  • The clarifying formula also removes mineral deposits left behind by hard water, creating a cleaner foundation for hair with more natural movement.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Even her decision to send Bernard out to clean feels more vindictive than logical.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of clean
Adjective
  • The boat falls into a sewer, and, as the boy goes to retrieve it, a face appears out of darkness—a clown, with spotless, uncanny white skin, a bulbous red nose, and untamed red hair.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Dalton and Elijah are well-matched, their reputations equally spotless.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of spotless
Adjective
  • The color itself lasts all day—depositing flawless color wherever it’s placed.
    — Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Giendry Ryan and Steven Felix were nearly flawless in relief with four strikeouts over the final three innings for the tiny island nation, which previously won the tournament in 2004.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of flawless
Adjective
  • That makes even modest efficiency gains financially significant across long voyages.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Palmeiras winger Allan, 22, quickly emerged as one such solution, though his modest goal and assist tally alarmed supporters when the wisdom of City’s market strategy was being questioned.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of modest
Adjective
  • Viewers should then position themselves on an ideal vantage point with a good view of the sky facing north, ideally as far away as possible from cities or other sources of bright lights.
    — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The culturally rich locale is ideal for curious travelers who’ll connect around Tianjin's dynamic history of creative artistry in music, film, art, and design through Patina’s Perpetual Journey program.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
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“Immaculate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immaculate. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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