ideal meaning and definition

IDEAL noun

Definition of ideal (noun)

1. the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
2. model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
   • synonyms: apotheosis, nonesuch, nonpareil, nonsuch, paragon, saint

IDEAL adjective

Definition of ideal (adjective)

1. conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
2. constituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception
   • "a poem or essay may be typical of its period in idea or ideal content"
3. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas
   • synonyms: idealistic