The opposite of pessimal (7)

I believe the answer is:

optimal

(Other definitions for optimal that I've seen before include "Am pilot being at best" , "Best possible" , "Most desirable" , "as good as can be" , "Ideal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.

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