ideal - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

Synonyms

• ideal

More generic

• idea
• thought

More specific

• beau ideal
• criterion
• ego ideal
• example
• exemplar
• good example
• idol
• model
• paragon
• perfection
• standard
• value

Noun

model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal

Synonyms

• apotheosis
• ideal
• nonesuch
• nonpareil
• nonsuch
• paragon
• saint

More generic

• model
• role model

More specific

• class act
• crackerjack
• humdinger
• jimdandy
• jimhickey

Adjective

constituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception

Synonyms

• ideal

Related

• abstract

Adjective

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

Synonyms

• ideal

Related

• perfect

Adjective

of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas

Synonyms

• ideal
• idealistic

Related

• idealism

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