Flawless
/ˈflɔː.ləs/noun
Having no flaws; perfect in every way.
Did you know?In Middle English, 'flaw' originally denoted a moral failing, linking perfection with purity of the soul in a deeply spiritual context.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
flaw
“A moral failing or imperfection.”
Old Norse
Old Norse
flaga
“A defect or blemish.”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
flōwō
“To flow or to be fluid, suggesting impermanence.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bʰleh₁-
“To shine or to be bright, contrasting with the idea of flaws.”
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