How do you pronounce quintessential?

quintessential is pronounced as /ˌkwɪntɪˈsɛnʃəl/.

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adjective

/ˌkwɪntɪˈsɛnʃəl/

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Meaning

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

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

The most perfect or typical example of something.

Example Sentences

He is the quintessential gentleman.

The artist's work is the quintessential example of modernism.

She is the quintessential example of a great leader.

Synonyms

typical, classic, ultimate, archetypal, ideal, exemplary, perfect

Entry 1

typical, classic, ultimate, archetypal, ideal

Entry 2

exemplary, archetypal

Entry 3

ultimate, perfect, ideal

Antonyms

atypical, uncharacteristic, imperfect

Entry 1

atypical, uncharacteristic

Entry 2

atypical, uncharacteristic

Entry 3

atypical, imperfect, uncharacteristic

Collocations

quintessential example, quintessential style, quintessential character

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situated at the highest place or most important

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self-assured; certain; having belief in one's abilities

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