adjective
exquisite
ihk-SKWIH-ziht
adjective
1
Extremely beautiful, delicate, or finely made.
"The necklace was an exquisite piece of craftsmanship."
"They served an exquisite three-course meal."
2
Intensely felt, especially of pain or pleasure.
"She felt an exquisite sense of relief when the exam finally ended."
How to Use Exquisite
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo finely made or so intensely felt that it stands out as exceptional.
Common pairings
exquisite detail
exquisite taste
exquisite pain
Word Forms
more exquisite comparative, exquisites plural, most exquisite superlative
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Etymology
From Latin exquīsītus, "sought out" — the past participle of exquīrere, "to search out carefully".