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- DictionaryEx·quis·ite/ekˈskwizət/
adjective
- 1. extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate: "exquisite, jewellike portraits"
noun
- 1. a man who is affectedly concerned with his clothes and appearance; a dandy. dated
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. Exquisite pain or agony is very sharp and intense.
used to describe feelings such as pleasure or pain that are extremely strong, or qualities that are extremely good; great: exquisite joy. The pain was quite exquisite. A good comedian needs to have an exquisite sense of timing. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
Definition of exquisite. 1. as in intense. extreme in degree, power, or effect felt such exquisite anger at being betrayed by a so-called friend that she could hardly think straight. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. intense. intensive. fierce. ferocious. terrible. deep. profound. furious. heavy. acute. explosive. vicious. violent. dreadful.
4 days ago · 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.
Check pronunciation: exquisite. Definition of exquisite adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adj. 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. 4. sensitive; discriminating: exquisite taste. 5. fastidious and refined.
Definition of exquisite – Learner’s Dictionary. exquisite. adjective. uk / ɪkˈskwɪzɪt / us. Add to word list. very beautiful or perfect: a garden of exquisite flowers. exquisitely. adverb. an exquisitely dressed woman. (Definition of exquisite from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of exquisite.
