Ideal — synonyms, definition

1. ideal (a)

absolute abstract chimerical choice classic classical clumsy complete conceptual consummate excellent exemplary exquisite fancied fanciful fantastic faultless flawless hypothetical illusory • • •

2. ideal (Noun)

apotheosis archetype conception consummation crown darling epitome example exemplar faultlessness favourite flawlessness goal idealisation idealization incomparability intention model mould nonesuch • • •

ideal (Noun) — The idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain.

ideal (Noun) — Model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal.

ideal (Noun) — An ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept.

idea model role model thought class act crackerjack criterion ego ideal example exemplar gold standard good example humdinger jimdandy jimhickey model standard value

3. ideal (US)

adored one beloved one favorite idol minion mistress pampered darling pet teacher's pet winner

4. ideal (Adjective)

idealistic

ideal (Adjective) — Conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal.

ideal (Adjective) — Constituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception. ex. "a poem or essay may be typical of its period in idea or ideal content"

ideal (Adjective) — Of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas.