Synonyms
absolute,
archetypal,
classic,
classical,
complete,
consummate,
excellent,
exemplary,
fitting,
flawless,
have-it-all,
indefectible,
optimal,
paradigmatic,
pie-in-the-skyAntonyms
flawed,
imperfect,
incorrect,
problematic,
wrong,
actual,
common,
material,
practical,
pragmatic,
error,
flaw,
imperfection,
problemEtymology
[ I-'dE(-&)l, 'I-" ] (adjective.) 15th century. French idéal Late Latin ideālis (“existing in idea”) Latin idea (“idea”); see idea.