ideal
gb/aɪdˈiəl/ us/aɪdˈiəl/
B1
English
~ 3000
ideális, ideál, eszmény, példakép, idealizált, eszményi
B1
1
ideális
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] is ideal for [purpose]
This hotel is ideal for a weekend getaway.
Ez a szálloda ideális egy hétvégi kiruccanáshoz.
The quiet café was the ideal place to study.
A csendes kávézó ideális hely volt a tanuláshoz.
He is the ideal person for the job.
Learner examples
This bag is ideal for school.
Ez a táska ideális iskolába.
That park is ideal for children.
Az a park ideális gyerekeknek.
She is the ideal teacher for me.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'ideal' with 'idea'; remember 'ideal' describes the best situation, not a thought.
Meaning
best possible or most suitable
Collocations
ideal situation
|ideal candidate
|ideal conditions
|ideal solution
|ideal place
Synonyms
perfect (Implies complete flawlessness; 'ideal' can be more context-specific.)
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optimal (More technical or formal; often used in scientific or business contexts.)
Antonyms
unsuitable (Direct opposite in terms of appropriateness for a purpose.)
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poor (Indicates low quality or appropriateness.)
Themes
evaluation
|quality
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The best or most right for a situation.
Perfect or most suitable for a particular purpose or situation.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is an ideal of [quality]
She was his ideal of beauty.
Ő volt számára a szépségideál.
The community works toward the ideal of equality.
A közösség az egyenlőség eszményének megvalósításán dolgozik.
Honesty is an important ideal in their culture.
Learner examples
My father is my ideal.
Édesapám a példaképem.
Peace is my ideal.
A béke az eszményem.
She is my ideal of kindness.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'ideal' as a noun with 'idea'; as a noun, it means a perfect example, not just a thought.
Meaning
perfect example or standard
Collocations
moral ideal
|romantic ideal
|artistic ideal
Synonyms
model (Suggests something to be copied; less abstract than 'ideal'.)
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paragon (Formal; means a perfect example of a quality.)
Antonyms
flaw (Opposite in the sense of imperfection.)
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compromise (Opposite in the sense of settling for less than perfect.)
Themes
philosophy
|values
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person or thing that is seen as perfect.
A person, thing, or standard considered to be perfect or the best possible.
B2
FORMAL
3
In an ideal world, there would be no poverty.
Egy ideális világban nem lenne szegénység.
This plan is based on an ideal situation that may never happen.
Ez a terv egy idealizált helyzetre épül, amely talán soha nem következik be.
His vision of society was purely ideal and impractical.
Learner examples
In an ideal world, everyone is happy.
Egy ideális világban mindenki boldog lenne.
This is only an ideal plan.
Ez csak egy idealizált terv.
Her dream is an ideal life without problems.
Meaning
existing only as perfect in theory
Collocations
ideal world
|ideal conditions
Synonyms
imaginary (Not real; exists only in the mind.)
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utopian (Impractical or impossibly perfect.)
Antonyms
realistic (Possible and practical in real life.)
Themes
philosophy
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Perfect but only in thought, not real.
Existing only in the mind as a perfect form, not likely to be found in reality.
Grammar
Dictionary form
ideal
IPA
GB/aɪdˈiəl/
US/aɪdˈiəl/
Syllables & stress
ideal (1 syllable)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: ideal
Noun
- Base: ideal
- Plural: ideals
Word family
Forms
ideals
noun
Core family
ideally
adverb B1
Related words
Advanced or less common
idealize
verb
idealization
noun
Expressions
in an ideal world
1/ˈɪn ən aɪdˈiəl wˈɚld/
fixed phrase
if everything were perfect
Used to say what would happen if life was perfect, but it is not really possible.
Examples
- In an ideal world, everyone would have enough to eat.
- In an ideal world, we would finish this project early.
the ideal solution
1/ðə aɪdˈiəl səlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
best possible answer to a problem
The best answer to fix a problem.
Examples
- This plan seems like the ideal solution to our budget issues.
- Finding the ideal solution took weeks of work.