1. ideal - noun
· the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
2. ideal - noun
· model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
Synonym(s): paragon, nonpareil, saint, apotheosis, nonesuch, nonsuch
Hypernym(s): model, role_model
3. ideal - adjective
· conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
4. ideal - adjective
· constituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception; "a poem or essay may be typical of its period in idea or ideal content"
5. ideal - adjective
· of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas
Synonym(s): idealistic
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