I. adjective
1.
Synonyms: abstract 1, hypothetical, theoretical, transcendent, transcendental
Antonyms: actual
2.
Synonyms: conceptual , ideational, notional
3.
constituting a standard (as of perfection or excellence)
the ideal man of letters
Synonyms: flawless, indefectible, model
Related Word: archetypal, archetypical, prototypal, prototypical
Contrasted words: average, normal, representative, typical
4.
Synonyms: perfect 3, model, very
5.
Synonyms: typical 1, classic, classical, exemplary, model, paradigmatic, prototypal, prototypical, quintessential, representative
II. noun
1.
Synonyms: model 2, archetype, beau ideal, ensample, example, exemplar, mirror, paradigm, pattern, standard
2.
Synonyms: paragon , jewel, nonesuch, nonpareil, phoenix