Spot-on — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈspät-ˈän/

Meaning & Definition of Spot-on

Spot-on (adjective)

  1. exactly correct

Spot-on (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard

    "for an inside mount for window blinds, your measurements had better be spot-on"

    similar: accurate, bang on (chiefly British), correct, dead-on, exact, good, on-target, precise, proper, right, so, true, veracious, on target, on the money
    related: legitimate, logical, sound, valid, errorless, faultless, flawless, impeccable, inerrant, infallible, letter-perfect, perfect, rigorous, strict, stringent
    opposite: false, improper, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, off, untrue, wrong
    near: defective, faulty, flawed, imperfect

  2. meeting the highest standard of accuracy

    "a spot-on prediction of the movie's gross on its opening weekend"

    similar: accurate, close, delicate, exact, fine, hairline, mathematical, pinpoint, precise, refined, rigorous
    related: correct, right, strict, true, definite, definitive, nice, subtle, careful, fastidious, finical, finicky, meticulous
    opposite: coarse, imprecise, inaccurate, inexact, rough
    near: approximate, round, false, incorrect, untrue, wrong, careless, loose, indefinite, unclear, vague, doubtful, dubious, questionable, unreliable, untrustworthy

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Spot-on

The most common words with a similar meaning to Spot-on:

Chiefly British: bang on
accurate, correct, dead-on, exact, good, on-target, precise, proper, right, so, true, veracious, close, delicate, fine, hairline, mathematical, pinpoint, refined, rigorous, on target, on the money

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Spot-on

Words with the opposite meaning of Spot-on:

false, improper, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, off, untrue, wrong, coarse, imprecise, rough

Related Words for Spot-on

legitimate, logical, sound, valid, errorless, faultless, flawless, impeccable, inerrant, infallible, letter-perfect, perfect, strict, stringent, definite, definitive, nice, subtle, careful, fastidious, finical, finicky, meticulous

Near Antonyms of Spot-on

defective, faulty, flawed, imperfect, approximate, round, careless, loose, indefinite, unclear, vague, doubtful, dubious, questionable, unreliable, untrustworthy

Origin & Etymology of Spot-on

First known use: 1936

Frequently Asked Questions about Spot-on

What does "Spot-on" mean?

"Spot-on" means exactly correct. As an adjective, it is defined as: exactly correct. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Spot-on"?

Other words for "Spot-on" include accurate, bang on, correct, dead-on, exact, good, on-target and precise. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Spot-on" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Spot-on"?

There are 46 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Spot-on". Common alternatives include accurate, bang on, correct, dead-on, exact, good, on-target, precise, proper and right.

What is the opposite of "Spot-on"?

Antonyms of "Spot-on" include false, improper, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, off, untrue and wrong. Near antonyms include defective, faulty, flawed and imperfect.

How do you use "Spot-on" in a sentence?

Examples of "Spot-on" in a sentence: "for an inside mount for window blinds, your measurements had better be spot-on"; "a spot-on prediction of the movie's gross on its opening weekend".

Is "Spot-on" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Spot-on" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Spot-on"?

"Spot-on" is pronounced /ˈspät-ˈän/.

What is the origin of the word "Spot-on"?

First known use: 1936.