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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.
Synonyms: , ,Antonyms: ,extraordinarily fine or admirable; consummate.
exquisite weather.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms:intense; acute, or keen, as pleasure or pain.
Synonyms:Antonyms:of rare excellence of production or execution, as works of art or workmanship.
the exquisite statues of the Renaissance.
Synonyms: , ,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.
Synonyms: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
obsoletea dandy
Pronunciation Note
Other Word Forms
- exquisitely adverb
- exquisiteness noun
- overexquisite adjective
- superexquisite adjective
- superexquisiteness noun
- ˈܾٱԱ noun
- ˈܾٱ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of exquisite1
Word History and Origins
Origin of exquisite1
Example Sentences
Wirtz's ability to break lines and find the final pass is exquisite.
"I have such immense pride to get to be part of this notably diverse, exquisite Broadway season this year," he said.
Because Flynn does her job so well, we were able to fully relax into the moment, trusting that we would have both our memories and exquisite photos to preserve this day forever.
Her creativity, exquisite dribbling ability and brilliant long-range shooting technique makes her one of the hardest players to defend against.
The result was a stunning yet subtle deconstruction of the song — an exquisite little two-hander that felt like a conversation between Erivo and Hancock.
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