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Exquisite Common

Exquisite has 6 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

Fop, dandy.

"The fop's exquisite dress was more about showing off than being comfortable."

Adjective
1

intense or sharp

"suffered exquisite pain"

"felt exquisite pleasure"

2

lavishly elegant and refined

"The palace was adorned with exquisite tapestries that showcased a lavishly elegant and refined craftsmanship."

3

delicately beautiful

"a dainty teacup"

"an exquisite cameo"

4

of extreme beauty

"her exquisite face"

5

Especially fine or pleasing; exceptional.

"The exquisite craftsmanship of the antique clock made it a true masterpiece."

In plain English: Exquisite means something is so beautiful and perfect that it feels amazing to look at or touch.

"She wore an exquisite necklace made of delicate gold pearls to the evening gala."

Usage: Use exquisite to describe objects, experiences, or details that are exceptionally beautiful or delicate rather than simply good. It often implies a level of refinement so high it feels almost perfect, distinguishing it from more general terms like wonderful or nice.

Example Sentences
"She wore an exquisite necklace made of delicate gold pearls to the evening gala." adj
"The exquisite jewelry caught everyone's attention at the party." adj
"She found an exquisite recipe for her Sunday dinner." adj
"They admired the exquisite design of the new clock tower." adj
Related Terms

Origin

The word exquisite comes from the Latin phrase exquīsītus, which originally meant "to be outsought." It entered English to describe something so superior that it was sought after more than anything else.

Rhyming Words
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