ideal

adjective
UK: /aɪˈdiːəl/
US: /aɪˈdiːəl/

  1. Perfect or the best possible.

    1. This is the ideal place to relax on vacation and forget about work
    2. We're looking for an ideal candidate who not only excels academically but also has strong leadership skills

Synonyms

perfect model classic flawless utopian paragon
ideal noun

  1. A principle or standard of perfection that someone tries to achieve.

    1. She has high ideals, always wanting to do what's right and fair to others.
    2. The politician spoke about his ideals for a better society, focusing on equality and opportunity

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "ideal" is /aɪˈdiːəl/ in British English and /aɪˈdiːəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ideal": perfect, model, classic, flawless, utopian, paragon.

Example usage of "ideal": "This is the ideal place to relax on vacation and forget about work". More examples on the page.