consummate
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Britannica Dictionary definition of CONSUMMATE
always used before a noun
1
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very good or skillful
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a consummate politician/actor/professional
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She's a consummate storyteller.
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He plays the piano with consummate skill.
2
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very bad
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consummate cruelty/evil
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a consummate liar
— consummately
adverb-
a consummately skillful pianist
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Britannica Dictionary definition of CONSUMMATE
[+ object]
formal
1
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to make (a marriage or romantic relationship) complete by having sex
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They were married for three months before the marriage was consummated. [=before they had sex]
2
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to make (something) perfect or complete
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consummate an alliance
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The bargaining process went on for a few days, but the deal was never consummated.
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Their happiness was consummated when their son was born.
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Without consummation, the marriage can be annulled by the church.
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the consummation of their happiness
