Synonyms for quintessential
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Of the nature of a quintessence (in all senses); being or relating to the ultimate essence of something.
Example sentences
- archetypal Ziri is your archetypal hillbilly.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| quintessential | rising | |
| archetypal | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- archetypal3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (archetypal3 = 3 syllables).