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ex·qui·site
 exquisite
- pronunciation:
- ihk
skwI
ziht
[or]
ek
skwih
ziht
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of exceptional beauty or charm; delicately or finely made.
The diamond necklace was nothing less than exquisite.
- synonyms:
- delicate, fine, jewellike, lovely
- similar words:
- beautiful, charming, classic, dainty, elegant, ethereal, gorgeous, gossamer, graceful, matchless, peerless, perfect, precious, refined, stunning, superb
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| definition 2: |
keenly felt.
The torture device caused its victims exquisite pain.- synonyms:
- intense, keen, profound
- similar words:
- acute, excruciating, penetrating, piercing, strong
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| definition 3: |
keen and discerning.
I've always said you have exquisite taste.- synonyms:
- discriminating, fine, refined
- similar words:
- discerning, keen, perceptive
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| related words: |
aesthetic, beautiful, delicate, nice, superlative |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
one who is excessively concerned or fastidious about appearance, taste, or manners.
- similar words:
- dandy, fop
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| derivations: |
exquisitely (adv.), exquisiteness (n.) |
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