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i·de·al
 ideal
- pronunciation:
- aI
dil
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an idea of something in its perfect form or essence.
A society without violence is an ideal worth working for.- synonyms:
- archetype, epitome, essence, pattern
- similar words:
- abstraction, beau ideal, criterion, model, original, paradigm, standard, type
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| definition 2: |
a principle or aim considered honorable; standard of excellence.
He has high ideals.- similar words:
- aim, aspiration, conviction, principle, standard
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| definition 3: |
something or someone that embodies a standard.
The singer was her ideal.- synonyms:
- beau ideal, example, hero, heroine, idol, model, pattern, prototype, standard
- similar words:
- classic, exemplar, inspiration, light, nonpareil, paragon, role model
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| related words: |
cause, classic, goal, hero, lead, mark, monument, moral |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, relating to, embodying, or conforming to an ideal.
- synonyms:
- model
- antonyms:
- actual
- similar words:
- abstract, hypothetical, theoretical, typical, utopian
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| definition 2: |
regarded as a model or standard of excellence or perfection.
the ideal job- synonyms:
- model, perfect, right, ultimate
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| definition 3: |
regarded as the best of its kind or the best in the circumstances.
an ideal restaurant for a party- synonyms:
- best, perfect, precise, very
- antonyms:
- worst
- similar words:
- exact, exemplary
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| related words: |
classic, favorite, standard, utopian |
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