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Meaning & Definition of Quintessential in English

English

Quintessential

Pronunciation:

/ˌkwɪntɪˈsɛntʃəl/

Part of Speech:

adjective

Meaning and Definition of Quintessential

1. Primary Definition

Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

2. Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: Of the purest or most typical example or embodiment of something.

    Example Sentence: She is the quintessential romantic, always dreaming of love.

  • Definition: Representing the essence of a thing.

    Example Sentence: The coffee shop was the quintessential place to relax and unwind.

  • Definition: Serving as a perfect example or model of something.

    Example Sentence: His behavior is quintessentially British, very polite and reserved.

Etymology

Origin: From Middle French 'quintessentiel', from Latin 'quinta essentia', meaning 'fifth essence'.

Synonyms

typical | ideal | ultimate | perfect | exemplary

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • the quintessential example: The most perfect example of something.
  • quintessentially British: Characteristic of British culture in an ideal or typical way.
  • quintessential experience: An experience that exemplifies a certain quality or characteristic.

Translations

  • Spanish: quintessential
  • French: quintessentiel
  • German: quintessentiell
  • Russian: квинтэссенциальный

Related Words

  • essence: The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something.
  • idiosyncratic: Peculiar or individual characteristic.
  • archetypal: Very typical of a certain kind of person or thing.

Slang Meanings of quintessential

  • Meaning: The essence of cool.

    Example Sentence: That new café is the quintessential hangout spot for hipsters.

  • Meaning: True to form.

    Example Sentence: Her outfit was quintessentially her, combining elegance with flair.