Pronunciation key
( eks′kwi-zit )
( ik-skwiz′it )
ex•qui•site
adj.
[orig. carefully sought out, choice; L. exquisitus pp. of exquizere to search out < ex- out + quarere to ask].
Carefully sought out or elaborately crafted such as exquisitely designed.
Very beautiful or lovely; especially in a fragile or delicate quality such as exquisite lace.
Admirable; Of the highest quality.
Extremely sensitive; fastidious; keenly discriminated; such as an exquisite eye for fine art.
Intense; keen;...
