Definition of ideal

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • ideal is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 6
  • ideal is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 6
  • ideal is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 7

Definition of ideal


  • of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. idealistic
  • model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. apotheosis
    2. nonesuch
    3. nonpareil
    4. nonsuch
    5. paragon
    6. saint
  • conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal (adjective)
  • constituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a poem or essay may be typical of its period in idea or ideal content
  • the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain (noun)

See definition of ideal in Merriam Webster