Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quintessential
Adjective
/ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsen.ʃəl/
Definition
Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
Examples
- The artist’s work is quintessential of the modernist movement.
- Her performance was the quintessential example of how to approach the role.
- This dish is a quintessential Italian recipe that everyone should try.
Meaning
The term quintessential refers to something that is the most perfect or typical representation of a certain quality or characteristic.
Synonyms
- Typical
- Ultimate
- Perfect
- Ideal
- Archetypal
