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ˈek-(ˌ)skwi-
ik-ˈskwi-zət
ˈek-(ˌ)skwi-
1
b
: marked by nice discrimination, deep sensitivity, or subtle understanding
exquisite taste
c
: accomplished, perfected
an exquisite gentleman
2
3
: carefully selected : choice
4
archaic
: accurate
exquisitely
adverb
exquisiteness
noun
: one who is overly fastidious in dress or ornament
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Examples of exquisite in a Sentence
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.
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.
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Liz Thach, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Ever since then, the probe has been zipping past Jupiter and its moons, capturing images and sending back data bursting with exquisite details.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 2 Aug. 2024
The outfits range from the exquisite to the amusing to the absurd, tracing San Francisco fashion from after the 1906 earthquake to the new century.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2024
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Adjective
Very small exquisite bubbles, medium-bodied, excellent concentration, and a long and elegant finish.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Ever since then, the probe has been zipping past Jupiter and its moons, capturing images and sending back data bursting with exquisite details.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Noun
With scenery this exquisite and a setting this peaceful, no one should mind experiencing it all over again.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 2 Aug. 2024
The outfits range from the exquisite to the amusing to the absurd, tracing San Francisco fashion from after the 1906 earthquake to the new century.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2024
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“Exquisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exquisite. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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