consummate

• Beschreibt eine Person, die in einer bestimmten Tätigkeit oder einem Bereich außerordentlich geschickt und erfahren ist; auch: etwas, das im höchsten Maße vollendet oder perfekt ist.

Describes someone who is extremely skilled and experienced in a particular activity or field.

1. Highly skilled or accomplishedC2formal

   Showing a high degree of skill and perfection; complete or perfect in every way.

   Vollendet

   • She is a consummate professional who always delivers excellent results.
   • The pianist gave a consummate performance that left the audience in awe.
   • He is a consummate diplomat, known for his tact and negotiation skills.

   Synonymeaccomplishedadeptexpertfinishedmasterfulmasterlypolishedproficientskilledvirtuoso

   Antonymeamateurishincompetentineptinexpertunskilled

2. Complete or absoluteC2formal

   Used to emphasize the extreme degree of a quality, often negative.

   Vollkommen oder absolut

   • The plan was a consummate failure from the start.
   • His speech was a consummate example of political manipulation.
   • The team showed consummate disregard for the rules.

   Synonymeabsolutearrantcompletedownrightout-and-outoutrightperfectpositivepureranksheersupremethoroughtotalunmitigatedutter

• Verb, das das Vollenden oder zur Perfektion Bringen von etwas bezeichnet; im rechtlichen Sinne auch die Vollziehung der Ehe durch den Geschlechtsverkehr.

A verb used to indicate the act of completing or perfecting something, or making a marriage legally complete through sexual intercourse.

1. Complete or finishC1formal

   To bring something to a state of completion or perfection.

   Vollenden

   • The deal was consummated with a handshake.
   • They consummated their partnership by signing the contract.
   • The artist consummated his masterpiece after years of work.

   Synonymeaccomplishachievecompleteconcludeexecutefinishfulfillperfect

   Antonymeabandonbegincommenceincompleteneglectstartunfinished

2. Make a marriage completeC2formal

   To make a marriage legally complete by having sexual intercourse.

   Ehe vollziehen

   • The couple consummated their marriage on their wedding night.
   • In some cultures, the marriage is not considered valid until it is consummated.
   • They waited until after the ceremony to consummate their union.

   Synonymecomplete