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impeccable

Adjective

IPA /ɪmˈpekəbl/

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So carefully done or presented that there are no noticeable mistakes or faults.

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impeccable/ɪmˈpekəbl/

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His impeccable manners made every guest feel welcome at the dinner.
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impeccable — So carefully done or presented that there are no noticeable mistakes or faults.

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So carefully done or presented that there are no noticeable mistakes or faults.

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From Latin impeccabilis, formed from elements meaning not and sin.

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