Quintessence – A perfect example, or the epitome, of something
(Pronounced kwin-teh-sunse)
To remember the definition of the word quintessence, use the following mnemonic:
The quins all had the same essence (quintessence) – they were a perfect example of five identical sisters.
Examples of quintessence in a sentence
Their Regent street head office building was the quintessence of regency architecture.
She said her husband was the quintessence of condescension because he thought everything she said was trivial and insignificant.
Coming down with flu or a heavy cold while on holiday is, for many, the quintessence of misery.
