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

This typically involves combining multiple high-rate debts into a single loan with one monthly payment, ideally at a lower interest rate. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026

Viewers should find a vantage point with a clear view of the sky facing north, ideally away from other sources of light like cities. — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

It’ll be spoken, typed, searched, hashtagged and, ideally, remembered. — HubSpot, 31 July 2026

Everton are looking to replace the former, and could ideally do with someone coming in before the opening game against Crystal Palace, given Garner is touch and go for the start of the season too. — Luke Bosher, New York Times, 31 July 2026