Definition of Exquisite
Exquisite
ex·quis·ite
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
extremely beautiful, delicate, elaborate, and clever, so as to be flawless in craftsmanship or creation;
e.g. There was an exquisite painting of a horse hanging on the wall.
(adjective)
showing deep sensitivity/perceptiveness, subtle understanding, or strong discrimination;
e.g. He has exquisite taste, and always chooses the finest things for himself to enjoy.
(adjective)
pleasing as a result of perfection, beauty, or fitness of form;
e.g. She wore an exquisite dress on the ramp at the fashion show.
(adjective)
felt intensely, typically used to describe a negative feeling or sensation;
e.g. They felt an exquisite grief on hearing about their dear friend's death.
(noun)
a person, especially a man, who is overly and pretentiously concerned with his dress and appearance;
e.g. She called him an exquisite for refusing to wear a hat that didn't match his outfit.
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