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- DictionaryI·de·al/īˈdē(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. satisfying one's conception of what is perfect; most suitable: "the swimming pool is ideal for a quick dip"
- 2. existing only in the imagination; desirable or perfect but not likely to become a reality: "in an ideal world, we might have made a different decision"
noun
- 1. a person or thing regarded as perfect: "you're my ideal of how a man should be"
2 days ago · 1. a conception of something that is perfect, esp that which one seeks to attain. 2. a person or thing considered to represent perfection. he's her ideal. 3. something existing only as an idea. 4. a pattern or model, esp of ethical behaviour.
An ideal is a model of something perfect or without equal. As an adjective, ideal describes this ultimate standard for excellence, or something that exists only as an idea.
2 days ago · An ideal is a concept or standard of perfection, existing merely as an image in the mind, or based upon a person or upon conduct: We admire the high ideals of a religious person. Sir Philip Sidney was considered the ideal in gentlemanly conduct.
noun. uk / aɪˈdɪəl / us. ideal noun (BELIEF) a belief about the way you think something should be: democratic ideals. They are committed to the ideal of equality. ideal noun (PERFECT) a perfect thing or situation: The ideal would be to have a house in the country and an apartment in the city too.
/aɪˈdiːəl/ Idioms. perfect; most suitable. an ideal location/place. ideal for somebody/something This beach is ideal for children. She's the ideal candidate for the job. The trip to Paris will be an ideal opportunity to practise my French. The prime minister admitted the current situation was ‘not ideal’ (= was bad).
noun. OPAL W. /aɪˈdiːəl/ [countable] an idea or standard that seems perfect, and worth trying to achieve or obtain. He was accused of betraying his political ideals. She found it hard to live up to his high ideals. advancing the ideals of freedom and democracy. Extra Examples. Topics Success b2, Politics b2. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
1. Conforming to a standard of perfection or excellence; perfect or highly satisfactory: an ideal work environment. 2. a. Existing only in the mind; imaginary: an ideal world where everything works out fine. b. Lacking practicality or the possibility of realization: an ideal notion of how businesses are run. 3. Philosophy. a.
