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

Researchers like Kloner and Jehle emphasize that without prospective studies – ideally randomized trials – these findings need to be read with caution. — Will Stone, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026

But Paramount was hoping for an earlier trial date — ideally in November. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

Chemotherapy and endocrine therapy can affect ovarian function and fertility, which is why fertility preservation should ideally be discussed before treatment begins. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 17 Aug. 2026

Even sequels and prequels — say, those in the Star Wars canon — ideally aspire to a degree of self-sufficiency in which the audience can discern the story and, properly bewitched, can proceed to seek out the other movies. — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026