epitome
Translation
epitome, personification, perfect example
Examples
She is the epitome of elegance.
She is the epitome of elegance.
The hotel was the epitome of luxury.
The hotel was the epitome of luxury.
Grammar Patterns
((the epitome of sth.)) the perfect example of (sth.) She is the epitome of elegance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: personification, embodiment, quintessence, paragon
Etymology
From Greek 'epitomē', from 'epitemnein' meaning 'to cut short', from 'epi-' (in addition) + 'temnein' (to cut). Originally meant a summary.
Memory Tips
Imagine cutting ('tome') a big idea down to its perfect, essential example. It's the 'tip' ('epi-') of the iceberg that represents the whole.