Synonyms for

Ideally

Verb / aɪˈdi:li: / Another word for ideally — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

In an ideal manner; perfectly; optimally.

Synonyms & similar words

perfectly optimally best preferably suitably appropriately flawlessly excellently impeccably seamlessly smoothly wonderfully superbly fantastically marvelously exquisitely splendidly supremely outstandingly exceptionally

Synonyms by register

Formal

optimally perfectly in an ideal manner in the best possible way

Informal

best case in a perfect world if all goes well

Literary

supremely eminently

Antonyms

actually realistically practically in reality in practice in fact as it is

Common collocations

  • ideally suited
  • ideally placed
  • ideally positioned
  • ideally located
  • ideally designed
  • ideally suited for
  • ideally suited to

Word family

noun ideal
verb idealize
adjective ideal

Usage note

This adverb expresses a wish or a perfect scenario. It is often used to contrast with the current or practical situation.

Example sentences

  1. Ideally, I would like to have ice cream every day.
  2. I want my room to look ideally clean.
  3. Ideally, I would like to visit all of the Disney parks.
  4. I would like to work ideally for a company that values their employees.
  5. Ideally, I would like to get a good night's sleep.

Quotes

  • Ideally, advertising aims at the goal of a programmed harmony among all human impulses and aspirations and endeavors. Using handicraft methods, it stretches out toward the ultimate electronic goal of a collective consciousness.
  • I think a lot of people have lost respect for the individual, you know, the individual human being, the person that doesn't conform.
  • I'm ideally suited to playing a Bond villain because I have a certain look that's menacing, and yet can also be amiable.

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