ideally

comparative more ideally · superlative most ideally

1. In an ideal way; perfectly.First known use 18th c.

   The summit of Mauna Kea is considered the ideal place to mount an astronomical observatory, for above the clouds there is only the stars and the skies are ideally transparent.

   2004, Richard Fortey, The Earth, Folio Society, published 2011, page 46

2. Given ideal circumstances; preferably.First known use 19th c.

   Ideally, we would have one textbook per student, but unfortunately some of you will have to share.

   Synonyms: in an ideal world