exquisite Definition
ex·qui·site (eks′kwiz it, ek skwiz′it)
adjective
- carefully done or elaborately made an exquisite design
- very beautiful or lovely, esp. in a delicate or carefully wrought way exquisite lace
- of highest quality; consummate exquisite technique
- highly sensitive; keenly discriminating; fastidious an exquisite ear for music
- sharply intense; keen exquisite pain
Etymology: ME, carefully sought out < L exquisitus, pp. of exquirere, to search out < ex-, out + quaerere, to ask
noun
a person who makes a great show of being refined and fastidious in matters of taste, etc.
exquisite Related Forms
ex′·qui·sitely adverb
ex′·qui·site·ness noun
exquisite Synonyms
exquisite
modif.
exquisite Usage Examples
Noun used with modifier
gift: Books and gifts Exquisite books and gifts for fabulous prices.
Modifies a noun
- cuisine: An extensive cellar of fine wines are available to complement the exquisite cuisine.
- workmanship: Moving deeper into central India, you visit Khajuraho to see the exquisite workmanship of the carvings on its temples.
- carving: The ruined temples and pyramids are noted for their exquisite carvings.
- furnishing: They're all palatial and have exquisite furnishings from Bali and India.
- beauty: Many visitors take advantage of a quiet game of golf amid a scene of exquisite beauty.
- delicacy: They expect a degree of service to go with the exquisite delicacies they have selected for purchase.
Modifying Another Word
- truly: Next is Alan's solo performance of Butterfly that he does with beauty, a truly exquisite vocal performance.
- absolutely: She was absolutely exquisite - this is the pure English style in all its perfection.
- quite: Terry West also displays a fine knack for composition, most of the camera shots are quite exquisite.
- simply: And the food is simply exquisite - fresh, imaginative, perfectly cooked and very tasty.
- particularly: The Judee Sill sets are particularly exquisite, and highly recommended if you love the slightly odd and haunted singer/songwriter soul baring thing.
- so: The hotel's award winning restaurant is so exquisite you could spend your entire week here without ever leaving the Scottish Capital.
Used with adjective complement
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