Meaning of the word quintessentially in English

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quintessentially

US /ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsen.ʃəl.i/
UK /ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsen.ʃəl.i/

Adverb

in a way that represents the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class

Example:
He is quintessentially British, with his dry wit and love of tea.
The film captures the quintessentially American spirit of adventure.