seamless

adjective

seam·​less ˈsēm-ləs 

1

: having no seams

2

a

: having no awkward transitions, interruptions, or indications of disparity

a seamless fusion of beauty and intelligence

—Jack Kroll et al.

b

: perfect, flawless

a seamless performance

seamlessly

ˈsēm-ləs-lē 

adverb

seamlessness

ˈsēm-ləs-nəs 

noun

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Figurative Meanings of Seamless

Seamless came into the English language in the fifteenth century with a fairly literal meaning: “having no seams” (seam itself signifying “the joining of two pieces (as of cloth or leather) by sewing usually near the edge”). Throughout much of the word’s early history, expecially in the seventeenth century, it was employed by writers to refer to the “seamless coat (or garment)" of Jesus Christ. In modern use, the word usually has the figurative sense “without flaws” or "without interruption" rather than “without seams.”

Synonyms

• absolute
• faultless
• flawless
• ideal
• immaculate
• impeccable
• indefectible
• irreproachable
• letter-perfect
• perfect
• picture-book
• picture-perfect
• unblemished

Examples of seamless in a Sentence

The transitions from scene to scene were seamless.

a seamless transfer of power

Recent Examples on the Web

This seamless deception leaves no immediate clues, allowing the attacker to act swiftly before John realizes anything is amiss. —Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

The mug design is crafted on a jigger with the handle molded separately and applied by hand for a seamless appearance and lasting durability. —The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024

Sato noted that physical stores offer important services such as returns, buy online, pick up in store and also fulfilling orders, which creates a seamless consumer experience. —Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024

This seamless partnership now extends into parenthood, marking their most exciting joint production yet. —Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1