quintessential
Intermediate/kwɪnˈtɛsənʃəl/
- adjective
- Perfect or typical example
quintessential in a sentence
- “She is the quintessential example of a dedicated teacher.”
- “Helen of Troy was supposedly the quintessential beauty of the ancient world.”
- “Black pepper: Adds that quintessential fleck and kick of heat that Ceasar dressing has.”
What does “quintessential” mean?
quintessential (adjective) means perfect or typical example. It is pronounced /kwɪnˈtɛsənʃəl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "quintessential" mean?
- quintessential (adjective) means: Perfect or typical example
- How do you pronounce "quintessential"?
- "quintessential" is pronounced /kwɪnˈtɛsənʃəl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "quintessential" in a sentence?
- Here is "quintessential" used in a sentence: She is the quintessential example of a dedicated teacher.
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