exquisite — Extremely beautiful and delicate, showing great skill or refinement. Of outstanding quality with intricate details and craftsmanship.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Extremely beautiful and delicate, showing great skill or refinement. Of outstanding quality with intricate details and craftsmanship.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/
Korean meaning: 정교한, 절묘한
Korean pronunciation: 익-스퀴지트 (강세: 스퀴)
Example Sentences
- The chef's exquisite presentation made the simple salad look like a work of art.
- My grandmother's exquisite embroidery skills made her the neighborhood's unofficial wedding dress designer.
- The antique watch had exquisite engravings that told the story of its previous owner.
exquisite
ADJECTIVE//ɪkˈskwɪzɪt//
Extremely beautiful and delicate, showing great skill or refinement. Of outstanding quality with intricate details and craftsmanship.
Extremely beautiful and delicate, showing great skill or refinement. Of outstanding quality with intricate details and craftsmanship.
Every requisite piece creates an exquisite composite!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin exquisitus, meaning 'sought out' or 'carefully selected.' The word evolved from the idea of searching for and finding only the finest, most perfect things.
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📝Examples
“The chef's exquisite presentation made the simple salad look like a work of art.”
“My grandmother's exquisite embroidery skills made her the neighborhood's unofficial wedding dress designer.”
“The antique watch had exquisite engravings that told the story of its previous owner.”
“He felt exquisite embarrassment when he realized he'd been wearing his shirt inside out all day.”
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