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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
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.
EXQUISITE definition: 1. very beautiful and delicate: 2. used to describe feelings such as pleasure or pain that are…. Learn more.
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.
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.
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.
1. of special beauty or charm, or rare and appealing excellence, as a face, a flower, coloring, music, or poetry. 2. extraordinarily fine or admirable; consummate. exquisite weather. 3. intense; acute, or keen, as pleasure or pain. 4. of rare excellence of production or execution, as works of art or workmanship.
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 adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Exquisite definition: Excellent or outstanding, especially by exhibiting or appealing to refined taste.
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)
