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   exquisite

   /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/

   adjective

   • 1. extremely beautiful and delicate: "exquisite, jewel-like portraits" Similar beautifullovelyelegantgracefulmagnificentsuperbsuperlativeexcellentwonderfulwell craftedwell madewell executedperfectdelicatefragiledaintysubtleintricatetastefulfinechoiceOpposite crude
   • 2. intensely felt: "the most exquisite kind of agony" Similar intenseacutekeenpiercingsharpsevererackingexcruciatingagonizingharrowingtorturoustormentingsearingunbearableinsufferableunendurablemore than one can bearmore than flesh and blood can stand
   • ▪ highly sensitive or discriminating: "her exquisite taste in painting" Similar discriminatingdiscerningsensitiveselectivefastidiousrefinedcultivatedculturededucatedappreciativeimpeccablepolishedconsummate

   noun

   • 1. a man who is affectedly concerned with his clothes and appearance; a dandy. dated

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘precise’): from Latin exquisit- ‘sought out’, from the verb exquirere, from ex- ‘out’ + quaerere ‘seek’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. exquisiteness noun

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   1. a. : marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution. an exquisite vase. b. : marked by nice discrimination, deep sensitivity, or subtle understanding. exquisite taste. c. : accomplished, perfected. an exquisite gentleman. 2. a. : pleasing through beauty, fitness, or perfection.

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5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEXQUISITE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. possessing qualities of unusual delicacy and fine craftsmanship. jewels in an exquisite setting. 2. extremely beautiful and pleasing. an exquisite face. 3. outstanding or excellent. an exquisite victory.

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   Exquisite definition: of special beauty or charm, or rare and appealing excellence, as a face, a flower, coloring, music, or poetry.. See examples of EXQUISITE used in a sentence.

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   Use exquisite to mean finely or delicately made or done. When you say someone has exquisite taste, you mean that they are able to make fine distinctions. Exquisite describes something that is lovely, beautiful, or excellent.

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   Definition of exquisite adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.