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
5. (adj) ideal, idealistic
of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas
Synonyms: idealistic, rarified, noble-minded, elevated, lofty, exalted, sublime, rarefied, high-minded, high-flown, ideal, grand
Antonyms: concrete, imperfect
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Synonyms and Antonyms of ideal 
