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exquisite

ex·qui·site

UK/ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/ US/ˈɛkskwɪzɪt/ fairly common

adjective

1.

intense or sharp

  • “suffered exquisite pain”
  • “felt exquisite pleasure”
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2.
3.

of delicate composition and artistry

  • “a dainty teacup”
  • “an exquisite cameo”
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4.

of extreme beauty

  • “her exquisite face”
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Origin

From Latin exquīsītus (“to be outsought”), perfect passive participle of exquīrō (“to outseek”).

Phrases

  • exquisite corpse

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