ideal

adjective

How many syllables in ideal?

There are 2 syllables in the word ideal.

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How to pronounce ideal:

Definition of ideal:

ideal (adjective):: of, relating to, or embodying an ideal; conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal.

Synonyms for ideal:

abstract

beau ideal

conceptual

criterion

example

exemplar

good example

hypothetical

idea

ideational

idol

intellectual

mental

metaphysical

model

notional

paragon

perfection

speculative

spiritual

standard

theoretic

theoretical

thought

value

Antonyms for ideal:

bad

crummy

deficient

disadvantageous

disagreeable

disinclined

dissatisfactory

ill-equipped

ill-fitted

ill-suited

ill-timed

imperfect

improper

inadequate

inapplicable

inapposite

inappropriate

inapt

incapable

incongruous

inconvenient

incorrect

indecent

ineligible

inept

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