Exquisite

Pronunciation: /ˈɛkskwɪzɪt/

Definitions of exquisite

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. 'Exquisite' means extremely beautiful and delicate, often in a very detailed or precise way.

Example Sentences

A1 The cake she made was exquisite.

A2 The artist painted an exquisite landscape.

B1 The restaurant served an exquisite five-course meal.

B2 The ball gown she wore was absolutely exquisite.

C1 The exquisite craftsmanship of the antique furniture was evident.

C2 The concert featured an exquisite performance by the world-renowned pianist.

Examples of exquisite in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared an exquisite meal for the distinguished guests.

informal She has an exquisite taste in fashion, always choosing the most stylish outfits.

slang That new restaurant downtown serves some truly exquisite dishes.

figurative The artist's use of color in the painting was simply exquisite.

Grammatical Forms of exquisite

• past tense: exquisited
• plural: exquisites
• comparative: more exquisite
• superlative: most exquisite
• present tense: exquisite
• future tense: will be exquisite
• perfect tense: have been exquisite
• continuous tense: is being exquisite
• singular: exquisite
• positive degree: exquisite
• infinitive: to be exquisite
• gerund: exquisiting
• participle: exquisited

Origin and Evolution of exquisite

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'exquisite' originated from the Latin word 'exquisitus', which means 'carefully sought out' or 'sought after'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'exquisite' evolved to mean something of rare beauty or delicacy, reflecting the idea of something carefully selected or refined.