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exquisitely

[ɪkˈskwɪzɪtli]

exquisitely Definition

  • 1in a delicate and beautiful manner
  • 2to an extreme degree of excellence or refinement

Using exquisitely: Examples

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

  • Example

    The cake was exquisitely decorated with intricate designs.

  • Example

    She played the piano exquisitely, moving the audience to tears.

  • Example

    The painting was exquisitely detailed, capturing every nuance of the subject's expression.

exquisitely Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for exquisitely

Antonyms for exquisitely

Phrases with exquisitely

  • dressed in a very elegant and fashionable way

    Example

    She arrived at the party exquisitely dressed in a designer gown.

  • extremely sensitive or responsive to something

    Example

    The exquisitely sensitive instrument could detect even the slightest changes in temperature.

  • painful to an extreme degree

    Example

    The wound was exquisitely painful, causing her to cry out in agony.

Origins of exquisitely

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

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Summary: exquisitely in Brief

The adverb 'exquisitely' [ɪkˈskwɪzɪtli] describes something that is done in a delicate and beautiful manner or to an extreme degree of excellence or refinement. It can be used to describe anything from a cake to a musical performance, as in 'The cake was exquisitely decorated with intricate designs.' 'Exquisitely' also extends into phrases like 'exquisitely dressed,' denoting very elegant fashion, and 'exquisitely painful,' implying extreme pain.