Exquisitely

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈskwɪzɪtli/

Definitions of exquisitely

adverb In a very beautiful or delicate manner; excellently

Example Sentences

A1 The cake was exquisitely decorated with colorful frosting.

A2 She painted an exquisitely detailed portrait of her cat.

B1 The ballroom was exquisitely decorated for the royal event.

B2 The jewelry designer created an exquisitely crafted necklace.

C1 The orchestra played exquisitely, capturing the emotion of the piece.

C2 The chef's exquisitely prepared dishes were a delight to the senses.

Examples of exquisitely in a Sentence

formal The artist's work was exquisitely detailed and meticulously crafted.

informal The dessert was exquisitely delicious, I couldn't get enough of it.

slang That outfit is exquisitely on point, you look amazing!

figurative The sunset painted the sky in exquisitely vibrant colors.

Grammatical Forms of exquisitely

past tense

exquisitelyd

plural

exquisitelys

comparative

more exquisitely

superlative

most exquisitely

present tense

exquisitely

future tense

will be exquisitely

perfect tense

have been exquisitely

continuous tense

is being exquisitely

singular

exquisitely

positive degree

exquisitely

infinitive

to be exquisitely

gerund

exquisitelying

participle

exquisitelyed

Origin and Evolution of exquisitely

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'exquisitely' originated from the Latin word 'exquisitus' meaning 'carefully sought out or chosen'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'exquisitely' has evolved to emphasize the idea of something being finely crafted, delicate, or exceptionally beautiful.