adjective
Of, relating to, or having the nature of a quintessence; being the most typical: “Liszt was the quintessential romantic” ( Musical Heritage Review )
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- quin′tes·sen′tial·ly
adverb
She is the quintessential soccer mom because she takes her son and his friends to soccer practice in her minivan.
The definition of quintessential is something that is the typical example of a particular person or characteristic.
An example of the quintessential soccer mom is a mom who drives a mini-van and whose kids play soccer.
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Adjective
(comparative more quintessential, superlative most quintessential)
- Of the nature of a quintessence (in all senses); ultimate.
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Sentence Examples
- Whether you speak French fluently, or simply wish to express your love for somebody in French because it's the quintessential language of love, you are certainly not alone.
- Cheese aficionados often herald baked brie as the quintessential way to enjoy this savory cheese, while brie purists prefer sliced brie placed on dainty water crackers to enjoy the flavors of this cheese.
- Goodfellas (1990) – The quintessential Mafia film had some steep competition that year, including The Godfather Part III, Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore in Ghost, and Robin Williams' Awakenings.
- Featuring a loner (and arguable a loser), the quintessential tough-guy down on his luck, the online playing field, the mysterious female sidekick, Neuromancer won both the Hugo and the Nebula awards.
- Check out their "94-Point Australian Wine Tasting Kit" or their "Quintessential Reds" gift basket that includes wine from France, Italy, California, South America, Australia and Spain.
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