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recherché

re·cher·ché [ rə shèr sháy ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. rare and exquisite: marked by such rare and exquisite quality that it is known only to connoisseurs

2. appreciating fine things: having a deep appreciation of unusual or choice things
a recherché taste in sculpture

3. affected: marked by excessive refinement or exaggerated importance
Some of his ideas are a little recherché for my taste.

[Late 17th century. < French, past participle of rechercher "seek thoroughly" < chercher "seek"]
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