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perfectionistic

/pɚˌfɛk.ʃəˈnɪs.tɪk/
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Adverb:perfectionistically
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• adjective

1

Characterized by or relating to a tendency to demand flawlessness, set exceedingly high standards, and refuse to accept any fault or imperfection.

Example

"Her perfectionistic tendencies ensured the manuscript was completely free of errors, though it delayed the publication date."

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• Rhymes for perfectionistic

• Nearby Words

perfection
perfectionism
perfectionist
perfectionistic
perfectly
perfectness
perforate

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Perfectionistic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/perfectionistic
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