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ideal

/aɪˈdi(ə)l/noun, adjective2 syllables

Ideal means: model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal.

Synonyms for ideal17

noun, as in model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal

paragon, nonpareil, saint, apotheosis, nonesuch, nonsuch

adjective, as in conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

perfect

adjective, as in constituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception

abstract

adjective, as in of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas

idealistic

also used for ideal

conceptual, notional, imaginary, best, optimal, optimum, Lie ideal, order ideal

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What does ideal mean?5

noun

1

model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal

2

the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

adjective

1

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

2

constituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception“a poem or essay may be typical of its period in idea or ideal content”

3

of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with ideal?25

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All 25 rhymes for ideal, grouped by syllable

Ideal in a sentence

  • It is not ideal, but we will make do.Eccles17
  • The ideal lexicographer knows simply everything; unfortunately, that's impossible.halfb1t
  • It isn't ideal, but it's the least unsatisfactory solution.CK
  • The house is not ideal, but it's all right.CM
  • The house isn't ideal, but it's all right.CK
  • Copper is both ductile and conductive, making it ideal for electrical wiring.Auride
  • Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.sharptoothed
  • In the ideal scenario, no one needs to lose their job.megamanenm

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Forms of ideal

as a noun

plural
ideals