Her manners were impeccable, making everyone feel comfortable at the party.
synonyms
flawlessperfectirreproachable
word origin — Latin 'impeccabilis', from 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'peccare' meaning 'to sin or make a mistake'
impeccable, factious, subversive, sublime, gratuitous: meanings and examples
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impeccable · adjective/ɪmˈpɛkəbl/
free from fault or error
Her manners were impeccable, making everyone feel comfortable at the party.
Synonyms: flawless, perfect, irreproachable
Origin: Latin 'impeccabilis', from 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'peccare' meaning 'to sin or make a mistake'
factious · adjective/ˈfæk.ʃəs/
relating to or inclined to faction or dissension
The factious group within the committee often disagreed on important decisions.
Synonyms: dissension, divisive, contentious
Origin: The word 'factious' originates from the Latin 'factiosus', meaning 'of factions', from 'factio', meaning 'a making or doing, a faction'.
subversive · adjective/səbˈvɜrsɪv/
seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or institution
The group was known for its subversive ideas, trying to change the government completely.
Synonyms: undermining, rebellious, disruptive
Origin: from Latin 'subvertere', meaning 'to overthrow'
sublime · adjective/səˈblaɪm/
of such excellence or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe
The sunset over the mountains was truly sublime, filling everyone with awe.
Synonyms: majestic, glorious, magnificent
Origin: From Latin 'sublimis', meaning 'uplifted' or 'high'
gratuitous · adjective/ɡrəˈtuː.ɪ.təs/
unnecessary or lacking a good reason
The movie was filled with gratuitous violence that made some people uncomfortable.
Synonyms: free, unwarranted, unnecessary
Origin: from Latin 'gratuitas', meaning 'free of charge'