ideal

Definition

  • noun: an idea or standard of perfection or excellence
  • noun: a standard of perfection, beauty, or excellence
  • adjective: exactly right for a particular purpose, situation, or person
  • adjective: existing as an archetypal idea
  • synonyms: visionary, unreal, mental

Examples

  • The organization has remained true to its 'ideals'. [=has continued to work for and support the goals that it considers most worthwhile and important]

  • In an 'ideal' world [=a perfect world without problems] there would be no war.

  • The conference provided us with an 'ideal' opportunity to meet new people.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) And my mother was in love with me. #And if it does not, we are doomed. Think about it. A tiger runs our tribe through the cave. An ideal mother "My baby! I love you!'ll Protect you!" Or "You? For what I'll to help? I entorpecer's you. " "You ... tiger food." Next week we'll talk (..)
    2014 Boyhood
  • (..) anything he says. And if we made a list of books or works of art which we both know, it would form the ideal basis of a discussion. Is that okay? Caleb? Mmm-hmm. Yeah. (..)
    2014 Ex Machina