Meaning & use
ideal
Most suitable, desirable, or perfect for a particular purpose.
See it in a sentence
This quiet cabin is ideal for anyone who wants to focus on writing.
In an ideal world, every child would have access to a good education.
A note on using this word
As a noun, 'an ideal' names a standard of perfection people aim for, not just a good fit.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
unsuitableimperfect
Another way to use it
2. noun
A standard or principle considered worth aiming for.
Freedom of speech remains a founding ideal of the country.
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