Ideal

/aɪˈdiː.əl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A standard of perfection; a model of excellence.

His ideals were shaped by his upbringing and education.

A principle or value that one strives to achieve.

The company promotes ideals of sustainability and community service.

An ultimate state of perfection or excellence.

In her philosophy, happiness is the ideal state of being.

adjective

Satisfying one's conception of what is perfect; most suitable.

She found the ideal location for her new bookstore in the heart of the city.

Existing as a standard of perfection or excellence.

The ideal candidate for the job would have both experience and a passion for the field.

Relating to or having the nature of an ideal.

The artist aimed to create an ideal beauty in her sculptures.

From Greek 'idea', meaning 'form' or 'pattern'.

ideal situation:

A theoretical scenario where everything is perfect.

idealism:

The practice of forming or pursuing ideals, often unrealistically.

ideal for:

Best suited for a particular purpose.

Totally awesome or perfect.

That party was ideal!

Everything you could want.

This vacation is just ideal.