ideal
adjectiveHow many syllables in ideal?
There are 2 syllables in the word ideal.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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