quintessence
(quin-tes-sence)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. 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
Example Sentence
Ballet dancer was said to be the quintessence of grace and beauty.
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Rhymes
- essence
- quintessence
- senescence
- acquiescence
- adolescence
- convalescence
- evanescence
- luminescence
- obsolescence
- phosphorescence