Consummate (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Perfect and complete in every respect; having all necessary qualities; "a complete gentleman"; "consummate happiness"; "a consummate performance".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The actor's portrayal of the villain was a consummate performance, earning him a standing ovation.
- The hotel's amenities and service were consummate, making it a perfect choice for a luxury vacation.
- As a master chef, she was known for her consummate skill in the kitchen, able to whip up exquisite dishes with ease.
- The newlyweds were said to have found consummate happiness in each other's arms, their love growing stronger with each passing day.
- The team's consummate strategy and flawless execution led to a decisive victory in the championship game.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers; "an arrant fool"; "a complete coward"; "a consummate fool"; "a double-dyed villain"; "gross negligence"; "a perfect idiot"; "pure folly"; "what a sodding mess"; "stark staring mad"; "a thorough nuisance"; "a thoroughgoing villain"; "utter nonsense"; "the unadulterated truth".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
Having or revealing supreme mastery or skill; "a consummate artist"; "consummate skill"; "a masterful speaker"; "masterful technique"; "a masterly performance of the sonata"; "a virtuoso performance".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The consummate pianist's fingers danced across the keys with effortless precision.
- Her consummate skill as a surgeon was evident in the delicate way she handled each procedure.
- The masterful way he wove the narrative threads together kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
- The ballet company's consummate technique was on full display in their flawless execution of the choreography.
- The virtuoso violinist's consummate artistry brought the crowd to its feet with a standing ovation.