exquisite

/ek-ˈskwi-zət/

Middle English exquisit, from Latin exquisitus, past participle of exquirere to search out, from ex- + quaerere to seek

adjective

  1. marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution

  2. marked by nice discrimination, deep sensitivity, or subtle understanding

  3. accomplished, perfected

an exquisite vase

exquisite taste

choice exquisite elegant rare delicate dainty mean having qualities that appeal to a cultivated taste. choice stresses preeminence in quality or kind. exquisite implies a perfection in workmanship or design that appeals only to very sensitive taste.

noun

  1. one who is overly fastidious in dress or ornament