(ˈ)bōˌīˈdēl, esp bef pause or cons -ēəl noun
Etymology: French beau idéal ideal beauty
1. plural beaus ideal (ˈ)bōˌzī- or beaux ideal “ also (ˈ)bōˌī- : ideal or perfect beauty
2. plural beau ideals (ˈ)bōˌīdē(ə)lz : the perfect type or model : a type attaining to highest excellence
the beau ideal of all that was romantic, exquisite, and passionate — Harrison Smith
Synonyms: see model