
Ideal
Not Always Realistic
The term 'ideal' often refers to conditions that are considered perfect but may be unrealistic or hard to achieve.
Owning a house by the beach is my ideal dream, but it's not easy to afford.
Positive Implication
'Ideal' conveys a very strong positive opinion when describing a person or situation.
Her response to the problem was ideal; I couldn't have done it better myself.
Subjective Nature
What is 'ideal' to one person may not be 'ideal' to another; it can be subjective.
For me, an ideal vacation involves hiking and adventure, not just relaxing by the pool. Compare with
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