ideal

ideal
i|de|al1 [ aı`diəl ] adjective ***
1. ) of the best or most appropriate type:
The fair provides an ideal opportunity for jobseekers and employers to meet.
Upgrading your computer seems the ideal solution.
I'm still several pounds above my ideal weight.
ideal for: The sandy beaches are ideal for families with young children.
far from ideal (=not very good): Conditions were far from ideal for racing.
2. ) only before noun as good as you can imagine, and probably too good to be real: PERFECT:
They present themselves as an ideal family.
In an ideal world there would be no poverty.
ideal
i|de|al 2 [ aı`dıəl ] noun count **
1. ) often plural an idea about what is good and right, that you try to follow in your life and behavior: PRINCIPLE:
the socialist ideal of equality for all members of society
He has high ideals, but often fails to live up to them.
2. ) the best example of something that you can think of or imagine:
Sophie represented his ideal of beauty.

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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