epitome

noun
UK: /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/
US: /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/

  1. A perfect example of something.

    1. She is the epitome of grace in difficult situations, always calm.
    2. This hotel is the epitome of luxury, offering unparalleled service and comfort.

  2. A summary of a written work.

    1. This book is an epitome of his views, short and clear.
    2. The article provides an epitome of the research findings, highlighting the key results.

Synonyms

essence model abstract compendium prototype paradigm quintessence archetype

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "epitome" in English means: A perfect example of something., A summary of a written work..

The phonetic transcription of "epitome" is /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/ in British English and /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "epitome": essence, model, abstract, compendium, prototype, paradigm, quintessence, archetype.

Example usage of "epitome": "She is the epitome of grace in difficult situations, always calm.". More examples on the page.