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

Independent performance assessments, ideally conducted by a nominating committee with external input, ensure that personal conviction does not substitute for structural accountability. — Albana Vrioni, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

My practice is mostly just to make things, ideally without a lot of importance placed on the outcome. — Lena Beug, The New York Review of Books, 26 Sep. 2026

Gallo simply looks for facial formulas containing around 5% to 10% urea, ideally alongside other hydrating and barrier-supporting ingredients. — Danielle James, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2026

The prescription is exactly what the name suggests, a 10- to 20-minute stroll at an easy, conversational pace, ideally beginning 15 to 30 minutes after eating. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026