ideally

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English ideal Middle English -ly English -ly English ideally From ideal + -ly.

1. In an ideal way; perfectly.

   “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.”

2. Given ideal circumstances; preferably.

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