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

Meanwhile, shopping has also become more seamless, thanks to Amazon and other e-commerce platforms. —Anna North, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024

Related Articles Ducks’ woeful homestand continues with loss to Wild Ducks shake things up in search of scoring Yet the Golden Knights’ title defense was far from seamless and included losses in three of four meetings with the Ducks last season, all by multiple goals. —Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024

Raising The Bar Of Client Expectations The expectation for seamless service has been set by technology giants such as Amazon, whose ability to deliver products with just a few clicks has raised the bar for all industries. —Tom Gooley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Bonus: The toe is seamless, so there’s no bulky stitching to irritate your little piggies. —Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1