Consummate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ˈkän(t)-sə-mət/ (adjective) /ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌmāt/ (verb) con·sum·mate

Meaning & Definition of Consummate

Consummate (adjective)

  1. extremely skilled and accomplished
  2. of the highest degree
  3. complete in every detail, perfect

Consummate (verb)

  1. to make (marital union) complete by sexual intercourse
  2. finish, complete
  3. to make perfect

Consummate (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor

    "consummate cabinetmakers, they produced desks and chests of drawers that are now regarded as masterpieces of American furniture"

    similar: accomplished, ace, adept, compleat, complete, crack, crackerjack, educated, experienced, expert, good, great, master, masterful, masterly, practiced, professed, proficient, skilled, skillful, versed, veteran, virtuoso
    related: adroit, clever, deft, dexterous, handy, slick, sure-handed, gifted, talented, polished, refined, effective, effectual, efficient, workmanlike, able, capable, competent, employable, fit, fitted, habile, qualified, knowledgeable, schooled, taught, trained, tutored, all-around, well-rounded, long-term, old, multiskilled, multitalented
    opposite: amateur, amateurish, inexperienced, inexpert, jackleg, unprofessional, unseasoned, unskilled, unskillful
    near: incapable, incompetent, inept, unable, unfit, unfitted, unqualified, weak, artless, crude, rude, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficient, talentless, ungifted, untalented, ignorant, unschooled, untaught, untrained, untutored, beginning, green, inexperienced, new, raw, unseasoned, untested, untried, would-be, primitive, rough, unpolished, awkward, clumsy, ham-fisted, ham-handed, heavy-handed

  2. having no exceptions or restrictions

    "a consummate liar who has practically made mendacity an art form"

    similar: absolute, all-out, arrant, blank, blooming (chiefly British), bodacious (Southern & Midland), categorical, clean, complete, crashing, damn, damned, dead, deadly, definite, downright, dreadful, fair, flat, flat-out, out-and-out, outright, perfect, plumb, profound, pure, rank, regular, sheer, simple, stark, stone, straight-out, thorough, thoroughgoing, total, unadulterated, unalloyed, unconditional, unmitigated, unqualified, utter, very
    related: authentic, classic, genuine, real, veritable, constant, endless, eternal, perpetual, undying, unremitting, extreme, unrestricted, confirmed, habitual, hopeless, inveterate, extraordinary, frightful, horrible, huge, main, superlative, supreme, surpassing, terrible, terrific
    near: doubtful, dubious, equivocal, qualified, questionable, restricted, uncertain

  3. of the greatest or highest degree or quantity

    "a ballerina renowned for her consummate grace"

    similar: last, max, maximum, most, nth, outside, paramount, supreme, top, ultimate, utmost, uttermost
    related: unequaled, unmatched, unparalleled, unrivaled, unsurpassed, biggest, hugest, largest, topmost, upmost, uppermost
    opposite: least, minimal, minimum, slightest
    near: littlest, minutest, smallest, tiniest, lowest, fewest

Consummate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done

    "willing to do whatever it takes to consummate a business deal"

    similar: complete, finalize, finish, perfect, polish, get through
    related: follow through (with), stick out, accomplish, achieve, effect, carry out, carry through, discharge, do, execute, fulfill, perform, ameliorate, amend, better, enhance, enrich, improve, meliorate, machine, refine, round (off or out), shine, touch up
    near: abandon, desert, discontinue, drop, forsake, quit

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Consummate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Consummate:

Chiefly British: blooming
Southern & Midland: bodacious
accomplished, ace, adept, compleat, complete, crack, crackerjack, educated, experienced, expert, good, great, master, masterful, masterly, practiced, professed, proficient, skilled, skillful, versed, veteran, virtuoso, absolute, all-out, arrant, blank, categorical, clean, crashing, damn, damned, dead, deadly, definite, downright, dreadful, fair, flat, flat-out

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Consummate

Words with the opposite meaning of Consummate:

amateur, amateurish, inexperienced, inexpert, jackleg, unprofessional, unseasoned, unskilled, unskillful, least, minimal, minimum, slightest

Related Words for Consummate

adroit, clever, deft, dexterous, handy, slick, sure-handed, gifted, talented, polished, refined, effective, effectual, efficient, workmanlike, able, capable, competent, employable, fit, fitted, habile, qualified, knowledgeable, schooled, taught, trained, tutored, all-around, well-rounded

Near Antonyms of Consummate

incapable, incompetent, inept, unable, unfit, unfitted, unqualified, weak, artless, crude, rude, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficient, talentless, ungifted, untalented, ignorant, unschooled, untaught, untrained, untutored, beginning, green, new, raw, untested, untried, would-be, primitive

Word Forms of Consummate

Inflections: consummated, consummating

Derived words: consummately (adverb), consummative (adjective), consummator (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Consummate

Middle English consummat fulfilled, from Latin consummatus, past participle of consummare to sum up, finish, from com- + summa sum

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Consummate

Frequently Asked Questions about Consummate

What does "Consummate" mean?

"Consummate" means extremely skilled and accomplished. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: extremely skilled and accomplished. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Consummate"?

Other words for "Consummate" include accomplished, ace, adept, compleat, complete, crack, crackerjack and educated. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Consummate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Consummate"?

There are 176 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Consummate". Common alternatives include accomplished, ace, adept, compleat, complete, crack, crackerjack, educated, experienced and expert.

What is the opposite of "Consummate"?

Antonyms of "Consummate" include amateur, amateurish, inexperienced, inexpert, jackleg, unprofessional, unseasoned and unskilled. Near antonyms include incapable, incompetent, inept and unable.

How do you use "Consummate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Consummate" in a sentence: "consummate cabinetmakers, they produced desks and chests of drawers that are now regarded as masterpieces of American furniture"; "a consummate liar who has practically made mendacity an art form"; "a ballerina renowned for her consummate grace".

Is "Consummate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Consummate" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Consummate" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Consummate" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Consummate"?

"Consummate" is pronounced /ˈkän(t)-sə-mət/ as an adjective and /ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌmāt/ as a verb and divided into syllables as con·sum·mate.