quintessential

Meaning

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

The most perfect or typical example of something.

Example Sentences

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

She is the quintessential example of a great leader.

Synonyms

exemplary, archetypal, ultimate, perfect, ideal

Entry 1

exemplary, archetypal

Entry 2

ultimate, perfect, ideal

Antonyms

atypical, uncharacteristic, imperfect

Entry 1

atypical, uncharacteristic

Entry 2

atypical, imperfect, uncharacteristic