Synonyms of ideally

ideally

adverb

ī-ˈdē-ə-lē 

as in perfectly

without any flaws or errors

an ideally executed routine on the parallel bars that earned him perfect scores from the judges

Synonyms & Similar Words

• perfectly
• immaculately
• finely
• excellently
• exceptionally
• impeccably
• flawlessly
• faultlessly
• to a nicety
• specially
• pat
• to a turn
• to the nines
• superbly
• to a T
• fabulously
• marvelously
• terrifically
• superiorly
• greatly
• superlatively
• grandly
• fancily

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• imperfectly
• badly
• inadequately
• insufficiently
• defectively
• faultily
• incompletely
• deficiently
• amiss
• atrociously
• execrably
• wretchedly
• fallibly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ideally

An extended nuclear deterrent of this type, provided by France but ideally also supplemented by the United Kingdom, would certainly merit closer scrutiny if the United States further diluted or even disavowed its security guarantees. —Florence Gaub, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025

Each signing class ideally includes one quarterback. —Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025

There is plenty of upside left on the TV side, which ideally is the lifeblood of the economic model for every major sports league. —Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 24 June 2025

Washcloths should ideally be washed after every single use to prevent bacteria buildup. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 14 June 2025