English Language & Usage Asked on July 20, 2021
The sentence to be used:
From humble beginnings to supreme leader of the army, Major General Deakin Field is the quintessence of an ordinary person who can achieve extraordinary things.
What I’m struggling with:
supreme – the word sounds a bit too totalitarian and I was wondering if there was a better word for a high ranking, well-respected and loyal leader.
quintessence – I think this is the right sort of word to use, but I just wanted to check. I am wanting to use it to describe a person who is a ‘prime example’ of something. Almost an embodiment.
Suggestions appreciated.
'Paramount' has largely the same meaning as 'supreme', so you could substitute for that. Though to @KateBunting's comment on the question, if they aren't at the very top then neither may be what you are looking for.
'Quintessence' works, but 'epitome' may be more a more common way of saying it.
Correct answer by Miles on July 20, 2021
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