Pronunciation: /ɑːrkɪˈtaɪpɪkəl/
adjective representing or constituting an original type after which other similar things are patterned
A1 The archetypical hero in fairy tales is often a brave prince or princess.
A2 The archetypical villain in movies is usually portrayed as a sinister character with evil intentions.
B1 The archetypical story of a rags-to-riches journey is a common theme in literature.
B2 The archetypical character of a mentor guiding the protagonist is seen in many classic novels.
C1 The archetypical symbolism of light representing knowledge and truth is a recurring motif in religious texts.
C2 The archetypical archetype of the wise old sage offering wisdom and guidance is a timeless character in storytelling.
formal The character of Sherlock Holmes is often seen as archetypical of the detective genre.
informal That old haunted house is like the archetypical setting for a scary movie.
slang She's like the archetypical cool girl, always hanging out with the popular crowd.
figurative The crumbling ruins of the ancient city were the archetypical image of a lost civilization.
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