ideally

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   in an ideal manner

   ideally, this will remove all problems

2. 2
   adv

   In an ideal way; perfectly.

   The summit of Mauna Kea is considered the ideal place to mount an astronomical observatory, for above the clouds there is only the stars and the skies are ideally transparent.

3. 3
   adv

   Given ideal circumstances; preferably.

   Ideally, we would have one textbook per student, but unfortunately some of you will have to share.

Etymology

From ideal + -ly.