
quintessential
/ˌkwɪntɪˈsɛnʃəɫ/
representing the most perfect example of a quality
quintessential in a sentence
“She is the quintessential professional.”
Origin of quintessential
Latin quinta essentia fifth essence, from quintus fifth + essentia essence
Related Words
consummate
showing great skill and flair; complete or perfect
superlative
of the highest quality or degree
mediocre
of only moderate quality; not very good
negligible
so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering
nominal
very small; far below the real value or cost
marginal
minor and not important; at the edge or limit