Consummate

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːnsəmət/

Consummate (adjective)

  1. showing great skill or expertise in doing something.
  2. being the best or most complete example of something.

Examples

  • She is a consummate pianist, playing with grace and precision.
  • The consummate chef prepared a meal that delighted everyone.

Common collocations: consummate professional, consummate performer, consummate example, consummate achievement, consummate a deal

Consummate (verb)

  1. to make something complete or perfect.
  2. to complete a marriage by having sexual intercourse.

Examples

  • They consummated the deal with a handshake.
  • The merger was consummated after months of negotiation.

Synonyms of Consummate

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Consummate

  • starting a process
  • not fully finished