ideal
/aɪˈdiːəl/
noun
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.