Definition & Meaning of "epitome"in English

Epitome

a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type

exemplar

image

model

paradigm

paragon

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

epitomes

Examples

She was the epitome of youthful exuberance with her constant energy and smiles.

a concise summary that captures the core substance and significance of a longer work

Examples

The movie's promotional trailer offered a thrilling 120-second epitome of what viewers could experience in its two-hour runtime.

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