fulfill sexually; "consummate a marriage"
Used in a Sentence
consummate
How to use consummate in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for consummate.
Editorial note
The same guy was a consummate bully, big, loud and evil to anyone weaker than him.
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Quick take
fulfill sexually; "consummate a marriage"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of consummate gathered in one view.
make perfect; bring to perfection
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill; "a consummate artist"; "consummate skill"; "a masterful speaker"; "masterful technique"; "a masterly performance of the sonata"; "a virtuoso performance"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for consummate.
verb
fulfill sexually; "consummate a marriage"
verb
make perfect; bring to perfection
adjective
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill; "a consummate artist"; "consummate skill"; "a masterful speaker"; "masterful technique"; "a masterly performance of the sonata"; "a virtuoso performance"
adjective
perfect and complete in every respect; having all necessary qualities; "a complete gentleman"; "consummate happiness"; "a consummate performance"
See also: complete
adjective
without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers; "an arrant fool"; "a complete coward"; "a consummate fool"; "a double-dyed villain"; "gross negligence"; "a perfect idiot"; "pure folly"; "what a sodding mess"; "stark staring mad"; "a thoroughgoing villain"; "utter nonsense"; "the unadulterated truth"
Example sentences
The same guy was a consummate bully, big, loud and evil to anyone weaker than him.
The early pioneers in genetics were all consummate hackers in the truest sense.
> The early pioneers in genetics were all consummate hackers in the truest sense.
He was a consummate professional that did not slander anyone else based on their belief.
It is one of those books that is either complete rubbish or a work of consummate genius, nothing in between!
The whole album has a clear, crisp sound, and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost.
As shown by several recent studies in Australia, a decline in the share of suicides by firearm results in a consummate rise in suicides by hanging.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use consummate in a sentence?
The same guy was a consummate bully, big, loud and evil to anyone weaker than him.
What does consummate mean?
fulfill sexually; "consummate a marriage"
What part of speech is consummate?
consummate is commonly used as verb, adjective.