ideally
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adverb \ī-ˈdē-ə-lē, -ˈdē(-ə)l-lē\Definition of IDEALLY
1
: in idea or imagination : mentally
2
: in relation to an exemplar
3
a : conformably to or in respect to an ideal : perfectly b : for best results <ideally, the counselor should vary his techniques for each applicant — T. M. Martinez> c : in accordance with an ideal or typical standard : classically
See Examples of IDEALLY
- His skills made him ideally suited for the job.
- They were ideally suited to one another.
- The ski slope was situated ideally.
First Known Use of IDEALLY
1598
Related to IDEALLY
- Synonyms
- faultlessly, flawlessly, perfectly, immaculately, impeccably, pat
- Antonyms
- amiss, badly, defectively, faultily, imperfectly
Rhymes with IDEALLY
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