exquisite

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective intense or sharp
  2. adjective lavishly elegant and refined
  3. adjective delicately beautiful

Etymology

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

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Synonyms

keen

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