ideally

American  

[ahy-dee-uh-lee] / aɪˈdi ə li /

adverb

1. in accordance with an ideal; perfectly.

2. in an ideal world; in principle; theoretically.

3. in idea, thought, or imagination.

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Etymology

Origin of ideally

First recorded in 1590–1600; ideal + -ly

Example Sentences

I like anything effervescent and not too sweet, ideally ladled from a punch bowl because punch bowls inherently make adults feel like children in the best possible way.

From Salon

"Patients need to wake up clear-headed, alert and oriented, and ideally pain-free. With better pain management, the stress response is curtailed."

From BBC

New stores are opening in affluent areas, ideally with drive-throughs so donors can pull up and pop their trunks to drop off items.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ultimately, you need to know what you want out of the conversation — ideally, a shared goal.

From MarketWatch

These referrals are the highest priority for waiting lists, and patients should ideally be seen by a specialist within two weeks.

From BBC

Related Words

• appealingly
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• charmingly
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• gorgeously
• gracefully
• handsomely
• magnificently
• seductively
• splendidly
• sublimely
• superbly
• tastefully
• wonderfully