Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Ideal

• (a.) Existing in idea or thought; conceptional; intellectual; mental; as, ideal knowledge.
• (a.) Reaching an imaginary standard of excellence; fit for a model; faultless; as, ideal beauty.
• (a.) Existing in fancy or imagination only; visionary; unreal.
• (a.) Teaching the doctrine of idealism; as, the ideal theory or philosophy.
• (a.) Imaginary.
• (n.) A mental conception regarded as a standard of perfection; a model of excellence, beauty, etc.

Synonyms of Ideal

• Paragon
• Nonpareil
• Saint
• Apotheosis
• Nonesuch
• Nonsuch
• Idealistic

Antonyms of Ideal

Homophones of Ideal