consummate
adjective · verb
Simple meaning
Complete in every detail, perfect.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkɑnsəmət
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Complete in every detail, perfect, absolute.
Supremely skilled and experienced; highly accomplished; fully qualified.
verb
transitive
To bring (a task, project, goal etc.) to completion; to accomplish.
Make perfect; bring to perfection
transitive
To make perfect, achieve, give the finishing touch.
intransitive
To become perfected, receive the finishing touch.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Complete in every detail, perfect, absolute.
Used this way, consummate is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It carries more force than its gentler alternatives. It sounds natural in ordinary conversation and in expressive writing alike.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Strong
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Everyday but emotionally strong
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More ways to use consummate
- “Consummate a marriage.”verb
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Synonyms
Sense: complete in every detail or perfect or absolute
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