IDEAL
adjective
Synonyms
Intellectual; mental; visionary; fanciful; imaginary; unreal; impracticable; utopian.
Definitions
- 1. Existing in idea or thought; conceptional; intellectual; mental; as, ideal knowledge.
- 2. Reaching an imaginary standard of excellence; fit for a model; faultless; as, ideal beauty. Byron. There will always be a wide interval between practical and ideal excellence. Rambler.
- 3. Existing in fancy or imagination only; visionary; unreal. "Planning ideal common wealth." Southey.
- 4. Teaching the doctrine of idealism; as, the ideal theory or philosophy.
- 5. Imaginary.
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Added: October 09, 2025
Updated: October 09, 2025
