i·de·al
/īˈdē(ə)l/
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adjective
1.
satisfying one's conception of what is perfect; most suitable.
"the swimming pool is ideal for a quick dip"
synonyms: perfect, best possible, consummate, supreme, absolute, complete, copybook, flawless, faultless, without fault, exemplary, classic, archetypal, model, ultimate, quintessential
"it was ideal flying weather"
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"
synonyms: unattainable, unachievable, impracticable, unworkable, unfeasible;
noun
a person or thing regarded as perfect.
"you're my ideal of how a man should be"
synonyms: perfection, paragon, epitome, ne plus ultra, beau idéal, nonpareil, crème de la crème, the last word, the ultimate, a dream;