adj
Uncommon
immaculate
ih-MAK-yuu-luht
Immaculate (adj) means Perfectly clean, tidy, or free of any flaw. Example: “The hotel room was immaculate when we arrived.”
adj
1
Perfectly clean, tidy, or free of any flaw.
"The hotel room was immaculate when we arrived."
"He kept his classic car in immaculate condition."
2
Completely free of mistakes or error.
"Her immaculate record made her the top candidate for promotion."
How to use immaculate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSpotlessly clean or flawless, with no errors or blemishes at all.
Common pairings
immaculate condition
immaculate record
immaculately dressed
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- Comparative
- more immaculate
- Superlative
- most immaculate
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Etymology
From Latin immaculatus, "unstained," from im- ("not") plus maculatus ("spotted or stained").
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What does “immaculate” mean?
The word “immaculate” means perfectly clean, tidy, or free of any flaw. In plain terms, spotlessly clean or flawless, with no errors or blemishes at all.
How do you pronounce “immaculate”?
“Immaculate” is pronounced ih-MAK-yuu-luht (/ɪˈmæk.jʊ.lət/ in IPA).
How do you use “immaculate” in a sentence?
Here is “immaculate” used in a sentence: “The hotel room was immaculate when we arrived.”
What part of speech is “immaculate”?
“Immaculate” is an adjective.
Where does the word “immaculate” come from?
The word “immaculate” comes from Latin. From Latin immaculatus, "unstained," from im- ("not") plus maculatus ("spotted or stained").
Is “immaculate” a common word?
“Immaculate” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “immaculate” have?
“Immaculate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: perfectly clean, tidy, or free of any flaw.
