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exquisite

[ɪkˈskwɪzɪt]

exquisite Definition

  • 1extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate.
  • 2intensely felt or experienced.
  • 3extremely delicate and refined.

Using exquisite: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "exquisite" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The food was absolutely exquisite.

  • Example

    She has an exquisite taste in art.

  • Example

    The dress was made from the most exquisite silk.

  • Example

    The exquisite pain of losing a loved one.

exquisite Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for exquisite

Antonyms for exquisite

Phrases with exquisite

  • a collaborative drawing game invented by Surrealists, where each person draws a part of a figure without seeing the preceding parts

    Example

    The art class played exquisite corpse, creating a bizarre and fascinating creature.

  • a period of time that is particularly enjoyable or memorable

    Example

    The sunset over the ocean was an exquisite hour for the couple on their honeymoon.

  • a state of intense emotional or physical pain

    Example

    After the breakup, she was in an exquisite agony, unable to eat or sleep.

Origins of exquisite

from Latin 'exquisitus', meaning 'carefully sought out'

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Summary: exquisite in Brief

The term 'exquisite' [ɪkˈskwɪzɪt] describes something that is extremely beautiful, delicate, and refined. It can also refer to intense feelings or experiences, as in 'The exquisite pain of losing a loved one.' 'Exquisite' extends into phrases like 'exquisite corpse,' a Surrealist drawing game, and 'exquisite hour,' a particularly enjoyable or memorable period of time.

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