Main entry: ideal
Definition: the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
Main entry: ideal, paragon, nonesuch, nonpareil, nonsuch, saint, apotheosis
Definition: model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
Main entry: ideal
Definition: constituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception
Usage: a poem or essay may be typical of its period in idea or ideal content
Main entry: ideal
Definition: conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
Main entry: ideal, idealistic
Definition: of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas