ideally

adverb2

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. — 2004
2. •
   Given ideal circumstances; preferably.

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