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- Dictionaryexquisite/ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/
adjective
- 1. extremely beautiful and delicate: "exquisite, jewel-like portraits" Similar Opposite
- 2. intensely felt: "the most exquisite kind of agony" Similar
noun
- 1. a man who is affectedly concerned with his clothes and appearance; a dandy. dated
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EXQUISITE definition: 1. very beautiful and delicate: 2. used to describe feelings such as pleasure or pain that are…. Learn more.
The meaning of EXQUISITE is marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution. How to use exquisite in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Exquisite.
of special beauty or charm, or rare and appealing excellence, as a face, a flower, coloring, music, or poetry. Synonyms: elegant, beautiful, dainty. Antonyms: inelegant, graceless. extraordinarily fine or admirable; consummate: exquisite weather. Synonyms: matchless, rare. Antonyms: ordinary. intense; acute, or keen, as pleasure or pain.
used to describe feelings such as pleasure or pain that are extremely strong, or qualities that are extremely good; great: exquisite joy. The pain was quite exquisite. A good comedian needs to have an exquisite sense of timing. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
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.
Use exquisite to mean finely or delicately made or done. When you say someone has exquisite taste, you mean that they are able to make fine distinctions. Exquisite describes something that is lovely, beautiful, or excellent. Exquisite pain or agony is very sharp and intense.
Definition of exquisite adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
