ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Ideality

/aɪdiˈælɪti/ · noun

Meaning

(uncountable) The quality or state of being ideal..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (uncountable) The quality or state of being ideal.
  2. (uncountable) The capacity to form ideals of beauty or perfection.
  3. The conceptive faculty.

Example Sentences

It is commonly said that love never lasts. Now, that is not so much from change, or that it exhausts itself, as that it is mixed up with the paltry cares and daily interests of life; thus losing its ideality, which constitutes its great charm.

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When Should You Use Ideality?

Use ideality when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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What does ideality mean?

Ideality means (uncountable) The quality or state of being ideal..

What is a synonym for ideality?

The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.

What is the opposite of ideality?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use ideality in a sentence?

It is commonly said that love never lasts. Now, that is not so much from change, or that it exhausts itself, as that it is mixed up with the paltry cares and daily interests of life; thus losing its ideality, which constitutes its great charm.

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