beau ideal \(ˈ)bōˌīˈdēl, esp bef pause or cons -ēəl\noun Etymology: French beau idéal ideal beauty 1.pluralbeaus ideal\(ˈ)bōˌzī-\orbeaux ideal\“ also (ˈ)bōˌī-\: ideal or perfect beauty 2.pluralbeau ideals\(ˈ)bōˌīdē(ə)lz\: the perfect type or model : a type attaining to highest excellence < the beau ideal of all that was romantic, exquisite, and passionate — Harrison Smith > Synonyms:see model