quintessential
/ˌkwɪntɪˈsɛnʃ(ə)l/adjective
Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
Example sentence
- “The little café is the quintessential Parisian experience.”
Featured as word of the day on April 13, 2026.
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