ideal

/a‍ɪdˈi‍əl/

/aɪˈdiɫ/

ideal

representing and remarking the standards of perfection

constituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception

of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas

synonyms : idealistic

Ideal

the most desirable idea, goal, or outcome one can possibly achieve

model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal

synonyms : apotheosis

Examples

1. The sea is unusually calm today, ideal for sailing.

2. Comice pears are ideal for canning or making jams.

3. Rigatoni is ideal for baked pasta dishes like rigatoni al forno with melted cheese on top.

4. The Egyptian goddess Isis was worshipped as the ideal mother and wife.