ideal
word
/aɪˈdiɫ/
y-DEEL
/aɪdˈiəl/
y-DEE-uhl
Definition
Perfect, or the best possible for a particular purpose or situation. It can also describe something imagined as excellent, even if it may not be realistic.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in both everyday and formal English. Often followed by 'for' or 'to': 'ideal for small spaces', 'ideal to use at home'. Common collocations include 'ideal candidate', 'ideal solution', and 'in an ideal world'. It is positive but can sound unrealistic in some contexts.
Spanish: idealPortuguese (BR): ideal - perfeitoPortuguese (PT): ideal - perfeitoChinese (Simplified): 理想的 - 完美的Chinese (Traditional): 理想的 - 完美的Hindi: आदर्श - सबसे उपयुक्तArabic: مثالي - مناسب تمامًاBengali: আদর্শ - উপযুক্তRussian: идеальныйJapanese: 理想的Vietnamese: lý tưởngKorean: 이상적이다Turkish: ideal - mükemmelUrdu: مثالی - بہترینIndonesian: ideal - sempurna
Example Sentences
This bag is ideal for school.
basic
Today is an ideal day for a picnic.
basic
This small table is ideal if you don't have much space.
natural
In an ideal world, we'd finish early and go to the beach.
natural
She is the ideal person for the job.
basic
It's not ideal, but we can make it work.
natural