Quintessence
Pronunciation: /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/
Quintessence (noun)
- the most perfect or typical example of something.
- the purest and most concentrated form of something.
- an ancient idea of a fifth element, beyond earth, water, air, and fire.
Examples
- Her kindness is the quintessence of generosity.
- The novel is the quintessence of a classic love story.
Common collocations: quintessence of beauty, quintessence of elegance, quintessence of simplicity, quintessence of flavor, quintessence of fragrance