IDEAL Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word ideal. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for IDEAL
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nonpareil | nounn | |||||||
noun • model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal • colored beads of sugar used as a topping on e.g. candies and cookies • a flat disk of chocolate covered with beads of colored sugar adjective satellite • eminent beyond or above comparison | ||||||||
paragon | nounn | |||||||
noun • an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept • model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal | ||||||||
best | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities noun • the supreme effort one can make • Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978) • the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others adverb • in a most excellent way or manner • it would be sensible • from a position of superiority or authority adjective satellite • (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable verb • get the better of | ||||||||
exceptional | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree • surpassing what is common or usual or expected • deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence | ||||||||
exemplary | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • worthy of imitation • being or serving as an illustration of a type • serving to warn | ||||||||
faultless | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • without fault or error | ||||||||
flawless | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • without a flaw | ||||||||
immaculate | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • completely neat and clean • free from stain or blemish • without fault or error | ||||||||
matchless | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • eminent beyond or above comparison | ||||||||
model | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process • a type of product • a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor • representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale) • something to be imitated • someone worthy of imitation • a representative form or pattern • a woman who wears clothes to display fashions • the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale) adjective satellite • worthy of imitation verb • plan or create according to a model or models • form in clay, wax, etc • assume a posture as for artistic purposes • display (clothes) as a mannequin • create a representation or simulation of • construct a model in the likeness of | ||||||||
optimum | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances adjective satellite • most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied | ||||||||
outstanding | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • distinguished from others in excellence • having a quality that thrusts itself into attention • owed as a debt • of major significance or importance | ||||||||
perfect | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish noun • a tense of verbs used in describing action that has been completed (sometimes regarded as perfective aspect) adjective satellite • without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers • precisely accurate or exact verb • make perfect or complete | ||||||||
prime | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers noun • a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself • the period of greatest prosperity or productivity • the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m. • the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest adjective satellite • first in rank or degree • used of the first or originating agent • of superior grade • being at the best stage of development verb • insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing • cover with a primer; apply a primer to • fill with priming liquid | ||||||||
quintessential | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • representing the perfect example of a class or quality | ||||||||
supreme | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • final or last in your life or progress • greatest in status or authority or power • highest in excellence or achievement • greatest or maximal in degree; extreme | ||||||||
transcendent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence • beyond and outside the ordinary range of human experience or understanding | ||||||||
ultimate | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme noun • the finest or most superior quality of its kind adjective satellite • being the last or concluding element of a series | ||||||||
unsurpassable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not to be exceeded | ||||||||
apotheosis | nounn | |||||||
noun • model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal • the elevation of a person (as to the status of a god) | ||||||||