dead-on

dead–on

adj \ˈded-ˈȯn, -ˈän\

Definition of DEAD-ON

: exactly correct or accurate <a dead–on analysis> <his impersonations were dead–on>

First Known Use of DEAD-ON

circa 1889

Related to DEAD-ON

Synonyms: accurate, bang on [chiefly British], dead-on, exact, good, on-target, precise, proper, right, so, spot-on, true, veracious

Antonyms: false, improper, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, off, untrue, wrong

Related Words: legitimate, logical, sound, valid; errorless, faultless, flawless, impeccable, inerrant, infallible, letter-perfect, perfect; rigorous, strict, stringent

Near Antonyms: defective, faulty, flawed, imperfect

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