exquisite
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/ · UK /ˈekskwɪzɪt/
exquisite means: Extremely beautiful, often with small, carefully made details.
adjective
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.
Exceptionally good or enjoyable.
- The chocolate tastes exquisite.
- They served an exquisite meal with local wine.
- Her performance was exquisite from beginning to end.
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.
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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