ideally

B2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /aɪˈdi.ə.li/ UK /aɪˈdɪə.li/ See IPA manual

Freq #20367

Meanings

1

adv
In the best possible situation; preferably.

Ideally, we would have one textbook for each student.
2

adv
In a perfect way, suited exactly to a purpose.

The mountaintop is ideally placed for watching the stars.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adv · in the best possible... in an ideal world

Opposites

nonideally

Etymology

From ideal + -ly.

Topics

Describing Qualities

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