quintessence

The word “quintessence” has 3 syllables: quin-tes-sence

It's pronounced as /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

What is synonym and antonym for quintessence?

In the thesaurus, “quintessence” has 63 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for quintessence along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for quintessence

abstract
acme
alpha and omega
apotheosis
archetype
aspect
attribute
avatar
beau ideal
being
benchmark
bottom
byword
center
classic
core
criterion
distillation
embodier
embodiment
epitome
essence
essentiality
exemplar
extract
feature
gist
heart
height
ideal
incarnation
incorporation
kernel
keynote
last word
lifeblood
manifestation
marrow
meridian
model
name of the game
nature
nonpareil
nub
paradigm
paragon
perfection
personification
pith
property
prototype
quiddity
seat
soul
spirit
standard
stuff
substance
touchstone
ultimate
virtuality
yardstick
zenith

Antonyms for quintessence

exteriority
extra
outside

Meanings of quintessence

noun
1. A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.
2. A pure substance.
3. The essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form.
4. The fifth alchemical element, or essence, after earth, air, fire, and water.
5. A hypothetical form of dark energy postulated to explain observations of an accelerating universe.
verb
1. To reduce to its purest and most concentrated essence.

Example Sentences

The scientist's work captured the quintessence of modern physics.
Her elegance and grace are the very quintessence of beauty.
The novel is considered the quintessence of classic literature.
He is the quintessence of a perfect gentleman, always courteous and kind.
This dish represents the quintessence of French cuisine.

On this page you'll find 66 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quintessence, such as: abstract, acme, alpha and omega, apotheosis, archetype, aspect, attribute.

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