ideal synonyms

ideal

modif.

  1. Typical

    prototypical, model, archetypical; see typical.

  2. Perfect

    supreme, consummate, fitting, exemplary; see absolute 1, excellent, perfect 2.

  3. Characterizing the unattainable

    utopian, imaginary, visionary, fanciful, unreal, abstract, quixotic, Panglossian, high-flown, impractical, impracticable, chimerical, extravagant, theoretical, in the clouds, mercurial, out of reach, dreamlike, fictitious, unearthly; see also impractical, romantic 1, visionary 1.

    Antonyms practical*, practicable*, down-to-earth.

ideal

n.

paragon, goal, prototype, standard of perfection; see model 1.

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