1. (noun)ideal the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain Synonyms: nonpareil, nonsuch, nonesuch, apotheosis, saint, paragon Antonyms: imperfect, concrete
2. (adj)ideal, paragon, nonpareil, saint, apotheosis, nonesuch, nonsuch model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal Synonyms: nonsuch, deification, saint, perfection, ideal, apotheosis, exaltation, holy man, idol, angel, nonpareil, paragon, nonesuch, holy person, beau ideal Antonyms: imperfect, concrete
3. (adj)ideal conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal Synonyms: idealistic Antonyms: imperfect, concrete
4. (adj)ideal constituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception Synonyms: idealistic Antonyms: imperfect, concrete
1. IDEAL From its original sense of sample or specimen (L. exemplum) example derives the seemingly contradictory meanings, on the one hand of a pattern or model, and on the other hand of a warnin Synonyms: example, archetype, ideal, prototype, type, ensample, model, sample, warning, exemplar, pattern, specimen, exemplification, precedent, standard
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