Quintessentially Meaning in English

word

US

ˌkwɪntəˈsɛnʃəɫi

kwin-tuh-SEN-shuh-lee

UK

kwˌɪntɪsˈɛnʃəlˌi

kwin-tis-EN-shuhl-ee

释义

In a way that perfectly represents the most typical or ideal example of something.

用法与细微差别

Used in formal or descriptive contexts to emphasize something is the perfect example of its kind. Common with nationalities ('quintessentially British'), art, food, or behavior. Not used for ordinary or unremarkable traits.

• Spanish: por excelencia - esencialmente
• Portuguese (BR): essencialmente - por excelência
• Portuguese (PT): essencialmente - por excelência
• Chinese (Simplified): 典型地 - 本质上
• Chinese (Traditional): 典型地 - 本質上
• Hindi: सार रूप में - विशिष्ट रूप से
• Arabic: بامتياز - بشكل جوهري
• Bengali: সার্থকভাবে - প্রকৃত অর্থে
• Russian: в высшей степени - в полной мере
• Japanese: まさにそのもの - 典型的に
• Vietnamese: một cách tiêu biểu - đúng bản chất
• Korean: 전형적으로 - 본질적으로
• Turkish: tam anlamıyla - tipik olarak
• Urdu: انتہائی نمائندہ طور پر - مکمل طور پر
• Indonesian: secara hakiki - sangat khas

例句

This dish is quintessentially French.

basic

She is quintessentially optimistic.

basic

Tea-drinking is quintessentially British.

basic

His humor is quintessentially dry and witty.

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This tiny café feels quintessentially European.

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Walking in the rain is quintessentially romantic to some people.

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