Synonyms of ideally

ideally

adverb

ī-ˈdē-ə-lē 

as in perfectly

without any flaws or errors

an ideally executed routine on the parallel bars that earned him perfect scores from the judges

Synonyms & Similar Words

• perfectly
• immaculately
• finely
• excellently
• exceptionally
• impeccably
• flawlessly
• faultlessly
• to a nicety
• specially
• pat
• to a turn
• to the nines
• superbly
• to a T
• fabulously
• marvelously
• terrifically
• superiorly
• greatly
• superlatively
• grandly
• fancily

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• imperfectly
• badly
• inadequately
• insufficiently
• defectively
• faultily
• incompletely
• deficiently
• amiss
• atrociously
• execrably
• wretchedly
• fallibly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ideally

Ultimately, the best way to combat stiffness is to get up to walk around the cabin, ideally once every one or two hours. —Nathalie Alonso, AFAR Media, 3 Mar. 2025

Broward County commissioners met in December to discuss ways the county could help its nearly 2 million residents live comfortably while ideally paying less than one-third of their incomes on housing. —Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025

This essay will ideally catch the eye of a college admissions officer and make your acceptance all the more smooth by showing off your personality, background, or goals. —Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025

Presenting to experienced judges allows startups to enthusiastically tell their stories, ideally improving their reputation among investors and potential partners. —Anis Uzzaman, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025