quintessential

The word “quintessential” has 4 syllables: quin-tess-en-tial

It's pronounced as /ˌkwɪnˈtɛsənʃəl/

What is synonym and antonym for quintessential?

In the thesaurus, “quintessential” has 62 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for quintessential

A-OK
A1
absolute
archetypal
archetypical
bang-up
banner
capital
choice
classic
crackerjack
dandy
definitive
excellent
exceptional
exemplary
fabulous
fancy
fantastic
fine
first-class
first-rate
flawless
grand
great
groovy
high-grade
ideal
imitable
impeccable
jim-dandy
keen
marvellous
marvelous
model
nifty
nonpareil
par excellence
paradigmatic
perfect
prime
primo
sensational
special
splendid
stellar
sterling
superb
superior
superlative
swell
terrific
textbook
tip-top
top
top-notch
typical
ultimate
unique
unsurpassed
wizard
wonderful

Antonyms for quintessential

atrocious
average
bad
deficient
disappointing
execrable
failed
inadequate
inferior
low-grade
mediocre
normal
ordinary
poor
representative
second-class
second-rate
substandard
typical
unsatisfactory
vile
wretched

Meanings of quintessential

adjective
1. Of the nature of a quintessence (in all senses); ultimate.

Example Sentences

The little black dress is considered the quintessential attire for formal occasions.
His performance in the play was the quintessential portrayal of Shakespearean tragedy.
The cozy cabin in the woods embodies the quintessential charm of rural living.
As a travel enthusiast, she sought out the quintessential experiences of each destination she visited.
The old bookstore with its dusty shelves and creaky floors is the quintessential setting for a mystery novel.

On this page you'll find 84 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quintessential, such as: A-OK, A1, absolute, archetypal, archetypical, atrocious, average.

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