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exquisite
[ ik-skwiz-it, ek-skwi-zit ]
adjective
- of special beauty or charm, or rare and appealing excellence, as a face, a flower, coloring, music, or poetry.
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- extraordinarily fine or admirable; consummate:
exquisite weather.
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- intense; acute, or keen, as pleasure or pain.
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- of rare excellence of production or execution, as works of art or workmanship:
the exquisite statues of the Renaissance.
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- keenly or delicately sensitive or responsive:
an exquisite ear for music; an exquisite sensibility.
- of particular refinement or elegance, as taste, manners, etc., or persons.
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- carefully sought out, chosen, ascertained, devised, etc.
noun
- Archaic. a person, especially a man, who is excessively concerned about clothes, grooming, etc.; dandy; coxcomb.
exquisite
/ ɪkˈskwɪzɪt; ˈɛkskwɪzɪt /
adjective
- possessing qualities of unusual delicacy and fine craftsmanship
jewels in an exquisite setting
- extremely beautiful and pleasing
an exquisite face
- outstanding or excellent
an exquisite victory
- sensitive; discriminating
exquisite taste
- fastidious and refined
- intense or sharp in feeling
exquisite pleasure
exquisite pain
noun
- obsolete.a dandy
Pronunciation Note
Derived Forms
- ˈܾٱԱ, noun
- ˈܾٱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·ܾ·ٱ· adverb
- ·ܾ·ٱ·Ա noun
- ···ܾ·ٱ adjective
- ···ܾ·ٱ adjective
- ···ܾ·ٱ·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of exquisite1
Word History and Origins
Origin of exquisite1
Example Sentences
My eyes have felt similarly as of late, wearied and underlined by dark circles after all their hours spent desperately seeking something exquisite.
One of the most extraordinary minds, an extraordinary actor, just an incredible, exquisite human being.
Or if you’re looking at a beautiful part of nature, like the sun is setting and it’s exquisite, and you’re just checked out.
“Japanese fruits are coveted for their exceptional taste and exquisite appearance. Thanks to the meticulous cultivation methods of the farmers across Japan,” Ikigai Fruits said on its official website.
There was nothing glaring or ostentatious, just a raw, stunning preparation that was an exquisite way to start a meal.
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