Ideally

7 lettersadverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

In the best possible circumstances or in a way that conforms to an ideal standard.

“Ideally, the meeting would have started on time and finished early.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

i·de·al·ly

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Synonyms

perfectlyoptimallypreferablyin theory

Antonyms

realisticallypractically

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Wordle

Starts with IDEA, contains four vowels and ends in double L followed by Y

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points, the double L and Y ending use common tiles efficiently

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “ideally”.

allied laidly adiel ailed alley allie daily dalle dally delay delia della delly dilly ediya elayl ideal idyll ileal ladle layed leady leila lelia

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