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exquisite

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/ · UK /ˈekskwɪzɪt/

exquisite means: Extremely beautiful, often with small, carefully made details.

adjective

DELICATE BEAUTYC1

Extremely beautiful, often with small, carefully made details.

  • She wore an exquisite dress.
  • The box was covered in exquisite little carvings.
  • We admired the exquisite beauty of the glass flowers.

Similar words: beautiful, gorgeous, lovely

Opposites: ugly

Common phrases: exquisite beauty, exquisite jewelry, exquisite detail

EXCELLENT QUALITYC1

Exceptionally good or enjoyable.

  • The chocolate tastes exquisite.
  • They served an exquisite meal with local wine.
  • Her performance was exquisite from beginning to end.

Similar words: excellent, superb, wonderful

Opposites: awful

Common phrases: exquisite taste, exquisite flavor, exquisite meal

EXTREME FEELINGC2

Very strong or sharp, especially when describing pain or pleasure.

  • She felt an exquisite pain in her wrist.
  • The music brought him exquisite pleasure.
  • He remembered the exquisite agony of waiting for her answer.

Similar words: intense, acute, extreme

Opposites: mild

Common phrases: exquisite pain, exquisite pleasure, exquisite agony

Questions about exquisite

What does exquisite mean?

Extremely beautiful, often with small, carefully made details.

What is exquisite in other languages?

Türkçe: zarif · Español: exquisito · Français: exquis · Deutsch: wunderschön · Italiano: splendido · 日本語: 美しい

How do you pronounce exquisite?

In American English /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/; in British English /ˈekskwɪzɪt/.

How do you use exquisite in a sentence?

She wore an exquisite dress. The box was covered in exquisite little carvings.

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