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exquisite

(ɪkskwɪzɪt, ekskwɪzɪt)

1. adjective

Something that is exquisite is extremely beautiful or pleasant, especially in a delicate way.

The Indians brought in exquisite beadwork to sell.

Mr Zhang's photography is exquisite.

...her exquisite manners.

Synonyms: fine, beautiful, lovely, elegant More Synonyms of exquisite

exquisitely adverb [usually ADVERB adjective/-ed]

...exquisitely crafted dolls' houses.

...an exquisitely beautiful young woman.

2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]

Exquisite is used to emphasize that a feeling or quality is very great or intense.

[literary, emphasis]

The words issuing from her lips gave exquisite pleasure as they flowed over him.

She peeled it with exquisite care.

More Synonyms of exquisite

exquisite in British English

(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

7. obsolete

a dandy

Derived forms

exquisitely (exˈquisitely)

adverb

exquisiteness (exˈquisiteness)

noun

Word origin

C15: from Latin exquīsītus excellent, from exquīrere to search out, from quaerere to seek

exquisite in American English

(ˈɛkskwɪzɪt; ɛkˈskwɪzɪt)

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

noun

a person who makes a great show of being refined and fastidious in matters of taste, etc.

SIMILAR WORDS: ˈdelicate

Derived forms

exquisitely (ˈexquisitely)

adverb

exquisiteness (ˈexquisiteness)

noun

Word origin

ME, carefully sought out < L exquisitus, pp. of exquirere, to search out < ex-, out + quaerere, to ask

Examples of 'exquisite' in a sentence
exquisite

My mother still smells and looks exquisite.It was a scene of exquisite beauty.They were a blend of exquisite tastes.He then produced a couple of exquisite chips to save par on the closing holes.They taste as exquisite as they look.He recovered with an exquisite chip that came to rest on the far lip of the hole.There is no substitute for the exquisite beauty and power of the human voice joined in harmony with others.Some of this softening should probably be understood as a reaction to the sheer beauty of these exquisite exhibition spaces.In works of exquisite craftsmanship, line takes on a life of its own.Upstairs, a selection of exquisite drawings is exhibited.

In other languages
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British English: exquisite ADJECTIVE

Something that is exquisite is extremely beautiful or pleasant, especially in a delicate way.

...exquisite beadwork.

American English: exquisite
Brazilian Portuguese: requintado
Chinese: 精美的
European Spanish: exquisito
French: exquis
German: vorzüglich
Italian: squisito
Japanese: 非常にすばらしい
Korean: 아주 아름다운
European Portuguese: requintado
Latin American Spanish: exquisito

Chinese translation of 'exquisite'

exquisite

(ɛksˈkwɪzɪt)

adj

(= beautiful)
1. [lace, workmanship] 精致(緻)的 (jīngzhì de)
2. [taste] 高雅的 (gāoyǎ de)
(liter, = keenly felt) [pleasure, relief] 极(極)其的 (jíqí de)

1 (adjective) in the sense of beautiful

Definition

extremely beautiful or attractive

She has exquisite manners.

Synonyms

beautiful

a beautiful red-haired woman

elegant

graceful

Her movements were so graceful they seemed effortless.

pleasing

a pleasing view

attractive

We are often drawn to attractive people.

lovely

You look lovely.

charming

I found her a delightful and charming young woman.

comely (old-fashioned)

She was a comely woman with a mass of dark brown hair.

Opposites

ugly

unattractive

unsightly

unlovely

ill-favoured

2 (adjective) in the sense of fine

Definition

showing unusual delicacy and craftsmanship

These panels of glazed tiles are exquisite works of art.

Synonyms

fine

She wears fine jewellery wherever she goes.

beautiful

It was a beautiful morning

lovely

elegant

Patricia looked as beautiful and elegant as always.

precious

jewellery and precious objects belonging to her mother

delicate

china with a delicate design

dainty

a pair of the daintiest little kid slippers

3 (adjective) in the sense of intense

Definition

intensely felt

His words gave her exquisite pain.

Synonyms

intense

He was sweating from the intense heat.

acute

His back is arched as if in acute pain.

severe

He woke up blinded and in severe pain.

sharp

I felt a sharp pain in my lower back.

keen

a keen eye for detail

extreme

people living in extreme poverty

piercing

I felt a piercing pain in my abdomen.

poignant

excruciating

I was in excruciating pain.

4 (adjective) in the sense of refined

Definition

sensitive or discriminating

The house was furnished with exquisite taste.

Synonyms

refined

refined tastes

cultivated

His mother was an elegant, cultivated woman.

discriminating

These products are snapped up by more discriminating customers.

sensitive

polished

Nic is polished, charming and articulate.

selective

Sales can happen, but buyers are more selective.

discerning

tailor-made holidays to suit the more discerning traveller

impeccable

You really have impeccable taste in clothes.

meticulous

consummate

appreciative

fastidious

He was fastidious about his appearance.

5 (adjective) in the sense of excellent

The hotel features friendly staff and exquisite cuisine.

Synonyms

excellent

We complimented him on doing an excellent job.

fine

This is a fine book.

outstanding

an outstanding tennis player

superb

a superb 18-hole golf course

choice

The finest array of choicest foods is to be found within their Food Hall.

perfect

They all spoke perfect English.

Nobody's perfect.

select

a select group of French cheeses

delicious

a delicious feeling of anticipation

divine (informal)

You look simply divine.

splendid

a splendid career in publishing

admirable

The film tells its story with admirable economy.

consummate

He acted the part with consummate skill.

flawless

superlative

Some superlative wines are made in this region.

incomparable

a performance of incomparable brilliance

peerless

a peerless German soprano

matchless

His simplicity and apparent ease are matchless.

Opposites

flawed

imperfect

Additional synonyms

in the sense of acute

His back is arched as if in acute pain.

Synonyms

sharp,

shooting,

powerful,

violent,

severe,

intense,

overwhelming,

distressing,

stabbing,

cutting,

fierce,

piercing,

racking,

exquisite,

poignant,

harrowing,

overpowering,

shrill,

excruciating

in the sense of admirable

Definition

deserving or inspiring admiration

The film tells its story with admirable economy.

Synonyms

praiseworthy,

good,

great (informal),

fine,

capital,

noted,

choice,

champion,

prime,

select,

wonderful,

excellent,

brilliant,

rare,

cracking (British, informal),

outstanding,

valuable,

superb,

distinguished,

superior,

sterling,

worthy,

first-class,

notable,

sovereign,

dope (slang),

world-class,

exquisite,

exemplary,

first-rate,

superlative,

commendable,

top-notch (informal),

brill (informal),

laudable,

meritorious,

estimable,

tiptop,

A1 or A-one (informal),

bitchin' (US, slang),

chillin' (US, slang),

booshit (Australian, slang),

exo (Australian, slang),

sik (Australian, slang),

ka pai (New Zealand),

rad (informal),

phat (slang),

schmick (Australian, informal),

beaut (informal),

barrie (Scottish, slang),

belting (British, slang),

pearler (Australian, slang)

in the sense of attractive

Definition

appealing to the senses or mind

We are often drawn to attractive people.

Synonyms

seductive,

charming,

tempting,

interesting,

pleasing,

pretty,

fair,

beautiful,

inviting,

engaging,

likable or likeable,

lovely,

winning,

sexy (informal),

pleasant,

handsome,

fetching (informal),

good-looking,

glamorous,

gorgeous (informal),

magnetic,

cute,

irresistible,

enticing,

provocative,

captivating,

beguiling,

alluring,

bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect),

winsome,

comely (old-fashioned),

prepossessing,

hot (informal),

fit (British, informal),

lush (slang)

Synonyms of 'exquisite'

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单词	exquisite
释义	Trends of exquisite View usage for: exquisite (ɪkskwɪzɪt, ekskwɪzɪt) 1. adjective Something that is exquisite is extremely beautiful or pleasant, especially in a delicate way. The Indians brought in exquisite beadwork to sell. Mr Zhang's photography is exquisite. ...her exquisite manners. Synonyms: fine, beautiful, lovely, elegant More Synonyms of exquisite exquisitely adverb [usually ADVERB adjective/-ed] ...exquisitely crafted dolls' houses. ...an exquisitely beautiful young woman. 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Exquisite is used to emphasize that a feeling or quality is very great or intense. [literary, emphasis] The words issuing from her lips gave exquisite pleasure as they flowed over him. She peeled it with exquisite care. More Synonyms of exquisite exquisite in British English (ɪkˈskwɪzɪt, ˈɛkskwɪzɪt) adjective 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 6. intense or sharp in feeling exquisite pleasure exquisite pain noun 7. obsolete a dandy Derived forms exquisitely (exˈquisitely) adverb exquisiteness (exˈquisiteness) noun Word origin C15: from Latin exquīsītus excellent, from exquīrere to search out, from quaerere to seek exquisite in American English (ˈɛkskwɪzɪt; ɛkˈskwɪzɪt) adjective 1. carefully done or elaborately made an exquisite design 2. very beautiful or lovely, esp. in a delicate or carefully wrought way exquisite lace 3. of highest quality; consummate exquisite technique 4. highly sensitive; keenly discriminating; fastidious an exquisite ear for music 5. sharply intense; keen exquisite pain noun 6. a person who makes a great show of being refined and fastidious in matters of taste, etc. SIMILAR WORDS: ˈdelicate Derived forms exquisitely (ˈexquisitely) adverb exquisiteness (ˈexquisiteness) noun Word origin ME, carefully sought out < L exquisitus, pp. of exquirere, to search out < ex-, out + quaerere, to ask Examples of 'exquisite' in a sentence exquisite My mother still smells and looks exquisite. Times, Sunday Times (2006) It was a scene of exquisite beauty. Johanna Spyri Heidi (1881) They were a blend of exquisite tastes. Times, Sunday Times (2009) He then produced a couple of exquisite chips to save par on the closing holes. The Sun (2008) They taste as exquisite as they look. Times, Sunday Times (2016) He recovered with an exquisite chip that came to rest on the far lip of the hole. Times, Sunday Times (2011) There is no substitute for the exquisite beauty and power of the human voice joined in harmony with others. Christianity Today (2000) Some of this softening should probably be understood as a reaction to the sheer beauty of these exquisite exhibition spaces. Times, Sunday Times (2012) In works of exquisite craftsmanship, line takes on a life of its own. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Upstairs, a selection of exquisite drawings is exhibited. Times, Sunday Times (2009) With looks this exquisite, we can see why. Times, Sunday Times (2011) It looks exquisite, so expect to see those celebs flood back. Times, Sunday Times (2010) It's not much fun looking at an exquisite sunset and having nobody to share it with. Times, Sunday Times (2009) During her tour of Australia she has looked exquisite. The Sun (2011) The big man's got exquisite taste. The Sun (2015) By now, he was firing on all cylinders, yet managing passages of the most mercurial wit and exquisite delicacy. Times, Sunday Times (2010) This was a performance of real quality, not for his simple goal but for his two exquisite assists for Welbeck. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Above all, he turned the wanton cruelty of the natural world into clothes of exquisite beauty, season after season. Times, Sunday Times (2010) In other languages exquisite British English: exquisite ADJECTIVE Something that is exquisite is extremely beautiful or pleasant, especially in a delicate way. ...exquisite beadwork. American English: exquisite Brazilian Portuguese: requintado Chinese: 精美的 European Spanish: exquisito French: exquis German: vorzüglich Italian: squisito Japanese: 非常にすばらしい Korean: 아주 아름다운 European Portuguese: requintado Latin American Spanish: exquisito Chinese translation of 'exquisite' exquisite (ɛksˈkwɪzɪt) adj (= beautiful) [lace, workmanship] 精致(緻)的 (jīngzhì de) [taste] 高雅的 (gāoyǎ de) (liter, = keenly felt) [pleasure, relief] 极(極)其的 (jíqí de) 1 (adjective) in the sense of beautiful Definition extremely beautiful or attractive She has exquisite manners. Synonyms beautiful a beautiful red-haired woman elegant graceful Her movements were so graceful they seemed effortless. pleasing a pleasing view attractive We are often drawn to attractive people. lovely You look lovely. charming I found her a delightful and charming young woman. comely (old-fashioned) She was a comely woman with a mass of dark brown hair. Opposites ugly , unattractive , unsightly , unlovely , ill-favoured 2 (adjective) in the sense of fine Definition showing unusual delicacy and craftsmanship These panels of glazed tiles are exquisite works of art. Synonyms fine She wears fine jewellery wherever she goes. beautiful It was a beautiful morning lovely elegant Patricia looked as beautiful and elegant as always. precious jewellery and precious objects belonging to her mother delicate china with a delicate design dainty a pair of the daintiest little kid slippers 3 (adjective) in the sense of intense Definition intensely felt His words gave her exquisite pain. Synonyms intense He was sweating from the intense heat. acute His back is arched as if in acute pain. severe He woke up blinded and in severe pain. sharp I felt a sharp pain in my lower back. keen a keen eye for detail extreme people living in extreme poverty piercing I felt a piercing pain in my abdomen. poignant excruciating I was in excruciating pain. 4 (adjective) in the sense of refined Definition sensitive or discriminating The house was furnished with exquisite taste. Synonyms refined refined tastes cultivated His mother was an elegant, cultivated woman. discriminating These products are snapped up by more discriminating customers. sensitive polished Nic is polished, charming and articulate. selective Sales can happen, but buyers are more selective. discerning tailor-made holidays to suit the more discerning traveller impeccable You really have impeccable taste in clothes. meticulous consummate appreciative fastidious He was fastidious about his appearance. 5 (adjective) in the sense of excellent The hotel features friendly staff and exquisite cuisine. Synonyms excellent We complimented him on doing an excellent job. fine This is a fine book. outstanding an outstanding tennis player superb a superb 18-hole golf course choice The finest array of choicest foods is to be found within their Food Hall. perfect They all spoke perfect English. Nobody's perfect. select a select group of French cheeses delicious a delicious feeling of anticipation divine (informal) You look simply divine. splendid a splendid career in publishing admirable The film tells its story with admirable economy. consummate He acted the part with consummate skill. flawless superlative Some superlative wines are made in this region. incomparable a performance of incomparable brilliance peerless a peerless German soprano matchless His simplicity and apparent ease are matchless. Opposites flawed , imperfect Additional synonyms in the sense of acute His back is arched as if in acute pain. Synonyms sharp, shooting, powerful, violent, severe, intense, overwhelming, distressing, stabbing, cutting, fierce, piercing, racking, exquisite, poignant, harrowing, overpowering, shrill, excruciating in the sense of admirable Definition deserving or inspiring admiration The film tells its story with admirable economy. Synonyms praiseworthy, good, great (informal), fine, capital, noted, choice, champion, prime, select, wonderful, excellent, brilliant, rare, cracking (British, informal), outstanding, valuable, superb, distinguished, superior, sterling, worthy, first-class, notable, sovereign, dope (slang), world-class, exquisite, exemplary, first-rate, superlative, commendable, top-notch (informal), brill (informal), laudable, meritorious, estimable, tiptop, A1 or A-one (informal), bitchin' (US, slang), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), ka pai (New Zealand), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) in the sense of attractive Definition appealing to the senses or mind We are often drawn to attractive people. Synonyms seductive, charming, tempting, interesting, pleasing, pretty, fair, beautiful, inviting, engaging, likable or likeable, lovely, winning, sexy (informal), pleasant, handsome, fetching (informal), good-looking, glamorous, gorgeous (informal), magnetic, cute, irresistible, enticing, provocative, captivating, beguiling, alluring, bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect), winsome, comely (old-fashioned), prepossessing, hot (informal), fit (British, informal), lush (slang) Synonyms of 'exquisite' exquisite Explore 'exquisite' in the dictionary
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