makellos

flawless, immaculate, spotless

adjective MAH-kel-lohs Rare

Also means

impeccable

Usage Note

makellos is the positive counterpart to words of wear and blemish — it means without Makel (blemish). Makellose Haut, eine makellose Leistung. Often used in advertising and formal praise; can sound exaggerated in casual speech.

Examples

"Das makellose weiße Hemd wirkte perfekt gebügelt."

Natural Translation

The immaculate white shirt looked perfectly ironed.

Literal Translation

The flawless white shirt looked perfectly ironed.

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