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exquisite

ex·qui·site [ ik skwízzit, ékskwizit ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. finely beautiful: very beautiful and delicate or intricate
exquisite workmanship

2. excellent: perfect and delightful
an exquisite translation of Ovid

3. sensitive and discriminating: sensitive and capable of detecting subtle differences
exquisite taste in dress

4. intense: felt with a sharp intensity
exquisite pain

[Mid-16th century. < Latin exquisit-, past participle of exquirere "seek out" < quaerere "seek, ask"]

ex·qui·site·ly adverb
ex·qui·site·ness noun
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