ideal

/aɪˈdiːəl/
noun
  1. A standard or principle that you try to achieve or live by.
    • He gave up his ideals to make more money.
    • The organization was founded on democratic ideals.
    • She has high ideals about honesty and fairness.
  2. A perfect example or model of something.
    • This house is the ideal of modern design.
    • She is considered the ideal of beauty in her culture.
    • The ancient Greeks had an ideal of physical perfection.
adjective
  1. Perfect or most suitable; exactly what you want.
    • She is the ideal candidate for the job.
    • This beach is an ideal place for a picnic.
    • The weather is ideal for hiking today.
  2. Existing only in the mind as a perfect example; not real or practical.
    • His ideal vision of a city is very different from reality.
    • In an ideal world, everyone would have enough food.
    • The plan was ideal but impossible to carry out.
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