The Clue
Summum bonum (5 letter answer)
The Answer
IDEAL
Tags
Notes
The answer IDEAL is seen frequently, appearing about once every 70 puzzles.
Related Clues
Epitome
Model
Nonpareil
Paragon
Perfect
Perfection
Unbeatable
Unparalleled
Utopian
Visionary
Epitome of perfection
Just right
Most appropriate
Perfect model
Something to shoot for
Standard of perfection
Ultimate goal
Worth a 10
Worth a ten
Ne plus ultra
Rarely-met goal
Suitable in every way
10 out of 10, e.g.
10 on a scale of 1 to 10
Like a score of 10 of a possible 10
Definition
IDEAL as a noun:
1. the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
2. (ideal, paragon, nonpareil, saint, apotheosis, nonesuch, nonsuch) = model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
IDEAL as an adjective:
1. conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
2. constituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception; "a poem or essay may be typical of its period in idea or ideal content"
3. (ideal, idealistic) = of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas