quintessence

Phonetic Respelling: [ kwin-tes-uhns ]

Definition:

n. 1 the best or most typical example; 2 the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies

Sentence:

Ballet dancer was said to be the quintessence of grace and beauty.

More example sentences:

Ballet dancer was said to be the quintessence of grace and beauty.

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In this world there are six elements - Earth, wind, fire, water, quintessence and what else?

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Synonyms:

essence; essential; soul; spirit; sum

Antonyms:

minor; secondary

Quintessence rhymes:

• Two Syllable Rhymes
  • essence
• Three Syllable Rhymes
  • senescence
• Four Syllable Rhymes
  • acquiescence
  • adolescence
  • convalescence
  • evanescence
  • luminescence
  • obsolescence
  • phosphorescence