exquisite

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adjective

ex·qui·site ek-ˈskwi-zət How to pronounce exquisite (audio)

ˈek-(ˌ)skwi- How to pronounce exquisite (audio)

: marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution

an exquisite vase

: marked by nice discrimination, deep sensitivity, or subtle understanding

exquisite taste

: accomplished, perfected

an exquisite gentleman

: pleasing through beauty, fitness, or perfection

an exquisite white blossom

: acute, intense

exquisite pain

: having uncommon or esoteric appeal

: carefully selected : choice

archaic : accurate

exquisitely adverb

exquisiteness noun

Synonyms

Adjective

acute
almighty
blistering
deep
dreadful
excruciating
explosive
fearful
fearsome
ferocious
fierce
frightful
furious
ghastly
hard
heavy
heavy-duty
hellacious
intense
intensive
keen
profound
terrible
vehement
vicious
violent

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Example Sentences

Adjective My dream was … to play smoky ballads of exquisite sweetness and sophistication with somebody like Michelle Pfeiffer leaning misty-eyed over my shoulder. Actually, since this was the middle of the fifties, my fantasy ideal was probably closer to Doris Day.

Daniel C. Dennett, Curious Minds, (2004) 2005 Also on view is one of Poussin's first classical landscape paintings; its exquisite geometry provides fresh insight into why Cézanne was one of this great painter's most passionate admirers.

Evelyn Toynton, Arts & Antiques, February 1996 a move executed with exquisite precision Her singing voice is truly exquisite. He chose his words with exquisite care.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Often, the pieces are products of the exquisite and grand work of great jewelry houses such as Garrard, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Boucheron.

Elise Taylor, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2022 But, could not be prouder to share the exquisite ending that #PeterGould wrote and directed.

Amethyst Tate, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 His impeccable tone, exquisite phrasing and deeply felt playing are matched by his imagination, exacting command of dynamics and oh-so-nimble touch, whether caressing a note or soaring into the stratosphere.

George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2022 All of them are interesting and exquisite in their own way.

Carson Burton, Variety, 26 July 2022 Each paramour is unique to him—fleeting but exquisite, like a rare butterfly.

Judith Thurman, The New Yorker, 20 June 2022 Ellis’s drawing of the hands and face of her subject is tender and exquisite.

Steven Litt, cleveland, 22 May 2022 Host your own private championship at this stunning Los Feliz estate’s exquisite tennis court.

Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2022 As if the result of a solo game of exquisite corpse, these composite creatures are oddly proportioned and at turns alluring and unsettling.

New York Times, 17 Mar. 2022

Noun

Why had all his predecessors failed to formulate such an exquisite, indeed mellifluous name for a place of spiritual quest?

Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2021 The most exquisite is the Single Late tulip, whose pastel versions are called French tulips by florists.

Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2021 The mac, resplendent in white cheese, was like putting a Mercedes in my mouth – that exquisite and that aerodynamic of an eat.

Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 30 Mar. 2021 Potter’s ironies, veering between the blunt and the exquisite, the oblique and the confrontational, expose the cruel hazards of nature and the perversities of culture.

Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective and Noun

Middle English exquisit, from Latin exquisitus, past participle of exquirere to search out, from ex- + quaerere to seek

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Noun

1819, in the meaning defined above

单词	exquisiteness
释义	exquisite 1 of 2 adjective ex·qui·site ek-ˈskwi-zət ˈek-(ˌ)skwi- 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 an exquisite white blossom b : acute, intense exquisite pain c : having uncommon or esoteric appeal 3 : carefully selected : choice 4 archaic : accurate exquisitely adverb exquisiteness noun exquisite 2 of 2 noun : one who is overly fastidious in dress or ornament Synonyms Adjective acute almighty blistering deep dreadful excruciating explosive fearful fearsome ferocious fierce frightful furious ghastly hard heavy heavy-duty hellacious intense intensive keen profound terrible vehement vicious violent See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective My dream was … to play smoky ballads of exquisite sweetness and sophistication with somebody like Michelle Pfeiffer leaning misty-eyed over my shoulder. Actually, since this was the middle of the fifties, my fantasy ideal was probably closer to Doris Day. Daniel C. Dennett, Curious Minds, (2004) 2005 Also on view is one of Poussin's first classical landscape paintings; its exquisite geometry provides fresh insight into why Cézanne was one of this great painter's most passionate admirers. Evelyn Toynton, Arts & Antiques, February 1996 a move executed with exquisite precision Her singing voice is truly exquisite. He chose his words with exquisite care. Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Often, the pieces are products of the exquisite and grand work of great jewelry houses such as Garrard, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Boucheron. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2022 But, could not be prouder to share the exquisite ending that #PeterGould wrote and directed. Amethyst Tate, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 His impeccable tone, exquisite phrasing and deeply felt playing are matched by his imagination, exacting command of dynamics and oh-so-nimble touch, whether caressing a note or soaring into the stratosphere. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2022 All of them are interesting and exquisite in their own way. Carson Burton, Variety, 26 July 2022 Each paramour is unique to him—fleeting but exquisite, like a rare butterfly. Judith Thurman, The New Yorker, 20 June 2022 Ellis’s drawing of the hands and face of her subject is tender and exquisite. Steven Litt, cleveland, 22 May 2022 Host your own private championship at this stunning Los Feliz estate’s exquisite tennis court. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2022 As if the result of a solo game of exquisite corpse, these composite creatures are oddly proportioned and at turns alluring and unsettling. New York Times, 17 Mar. 2022 Noun Why had all his predecessors failed to formulate such an exquisite, indeed mellifluous name for a place of spiritual quest? Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2021 The most exquisite is the Single Late tulip, whose pastel versions are called French tulips by florists. Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2021 The mac, resplendent in white cheese, was like putting a Mercedes in my mouth – that exquisite and that aerodynamic of an eat. Matt Wake \| Mwake@al.com, al, 30 Mar. 2021 Potter’s ironies, veering between the blunt and the exquisite, the oblique and the confrontational, expose the cruel hazards of nature and the perversities of culture. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Adjective and Noun Middle English exquisit, from Latin exquisitus, past participle of exquirere to search out, from ex- + quaerere to seek First Known Use Adjective 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Noun 1819, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition exquisite adjective ex·qui·site ek-ˈskwi-zət ˈek-skwi- 1 : finely made or done exquisite workmanship 2 : very pleasing (as through beauty) exquisite roses 3 : intense sense 1, extreme exquisite pain Medical Definition exquisite adjective ex·qui·site ik-ˈskwiz-ət ek- : acute sense 2a, intense exquisite pain exquisiteness noun as in fineness the state or quality of having a delicate structure marveled at the exquisiteness of the lace on the bride's gown Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance fineness fragility daintiness delicacy brittleness insubstantiality flimsiness frangibility wispiness friability diaphanousness crumbliness Antonyms & Near Antonyms solidity roughness coarseness rudeness crudeness crudity strength firmness See More
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exquisite

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