Meaning & Definition of word "Exquisite"

Exquisite

/ˈɛkskwɪzɪt/

adjective:

  • 1. Extremely beautiful and delicate.
    • Example: The artist created an exquisite painting that captured the beauty of the landscape.
  • 2. Intensely felt or expressed.
    • Example: She felt an exquisite pain in her heart when she heard the news.
  • 3. Of particular beauty or quality.
    • Example: The cuisine at the restaurant was exquisite, with flavors that danced on the palate.
  • 4. Finely crafted, having great detail.
    • Example: The jeweler presented an exquisite necklace adorned with intricate designs.
  • 5. Highly subtle or refined.
    • Example: His performance was marked by exquisite precision and grace.

Etymology

From Latin 'exquisitus', past participle of 'exquire' meaning 'to seek out, to search for'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

exquisite taste:

having a refined sense of what is pleasing, especially in food, art, or fashion.

exquisite pain:

an intense or sharp emotional suffering.

exquisite detail:

fine, meticulous attention to detail.

Related Words

elegance:

the quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.

refinement:

the process of improvement or clarification.

delicacy:

something easy to spoil or damage; also refers to the quality of being delicate.

Slang Meanings of exquisite

Meaning: superb or outstanding in quality

Example Sentence: That party was exquisite, I had the time of my life!

Meaning: impressive or flashy

Example Sentence: Her outfit was exquisite, everyone noticed her as soon as she entered.