ideally

adverb
UK: /aɪˈdɪə.li/
US: /aɪˈdiː.ə.li/

  1. In a perfect world or situation; in the best possible way

    1. Ideally, we should leave before noon.
    2. Ideally, the new system would be implemented by the end of the year to increase productivity.

  2. In theory; according to an ideal or a perfect standard.

    1. Ideally, everyone would have equal opportunities.
    2. The process, ideally, should take no more than two weeks, but delays are common in our office.

Synonyms

perfectly theoretically preferably

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ideally" in English means: In a perfect world or situation; in the best possible way, In theory; according to an ideal or a perfect standard..

The phonetic transcription of "ideally" is /aɪˈdɪə.li/ in British English and /aɪˈdiː.ə.li/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ideally": perfectly, theoretically, preferably.

Example usage of "ideally": "Ideally, we should leave before noon.". More examples on the page.