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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary ex·qui·site
ETYMOLOGY Middle English exquisit, from Latin exquisitus, past participle of exquirere to search out, from ex- + quaerere to seek DATE 15th century 1. carefully selected : choice 2. archaic : accurate 3. a. marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution an exquisite vase b. marked by nice discrimination, deep sensitivity, or subtle understanding exquisite taste c. accomplished , perfected an exquisite gentleman 4. a. pleasing through beauty, fitness, or perfection an exquisite white blossom b. acute , intense exquisite pain c. having uncommon or esoteric appeal Synonyms: see choice • ex·qui·site·ly adverb • ex·qui·site·ness noun
noun DATE 1819 : one who is overly fastidious in dress or ornament English Etymology exquisite c.1430, "carefully selected," from L. exquisitus "carefully sought out," thus, "choice," from pp. of exquirere "search out," from ex-"out" + quærere "to seek" (see query). A vogue word 15c.-18c., given wide extensions of meaning, none of which survives. The main modern sense of "of consummate and delightful excellence" is first attested 1579, in Lyly's "Euphues." Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 exquisite ex·quis·ite / ik5skwizit; 5ekskwizit / adjective1. extremely beautiful or carefully made 精美的；精致的: exquisite craftsmanship 精美的工艺 2. (formal) (of a feeling 感觉) strongly felt 剧烈的；强烈的 SYN acute :
exquisite pain / pleasure 剧烈的疼痛；极大的快乐 3. (formal) delicate and sensitive 微妙的；雅致的；敏锐的；敏感的: The room was decorated in exquisite taste. 这个房间的装饰情趣高雅。 an exquisite sense of timing 时间安排上恰到好处的感觉 • ex·quis·ite·ly adv. OLT exquisite adj. ⇨ beautiful 2 Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged ex·quis·ite I. \ekˈskwizə̇t, ˈekˌskwiz-, ˈekskwə̇z-, ikˈskwiz-, usu -zə̇d.+V\adjective Etymology: Middle English exquisit, from Latin exquisitus, from past participle of exquirere to search out, seek, from ex- ex- (I) + -quirere (from quaerere to seek, gain, obtain, ask) 1. a. : carefully selected or sought out : ingeniously devised : choice , recherché < I have given her the best advice, … making the most exquisitemoral reflections — but to no purpose — Iris Origo > b. obsolete : farfetched , affected 2. archaic : careful or exact in working or operation : accurate , nice , exact 3. a. : marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution < Sung vases and exquisite lacquers — James Hilton > < an exquisite cameo > < an exquisite portrait > b. : marked by nicest discrimination, keenest appreciation, deepest sensitivity, or most subtle understanding < a far more keen and exquisite observer than her brother — J.L.Lowes > < an exquisite choice > < an exquisite critic > : marked or perceptible by or calling for keenest sensitivity < an exquisite sense of hearing > < exquisite variations in color > c. : transcending and superlative : marked by acute discrimination and selection, faultless execution, and maximum effectiveness < paints with exquisite art the charm of the deep country — John Buchan > < the exquisite transparency and delicate finish of her work — P.E.More > d. : accomplished , finished , perfected < an exquisite gentleman > 4. a. : affording or accompanied by keen delight, rapture, or pleasure especially through beauty, fitness, delicacy, or perfection : delightful , delectable < the night-blooming cereus … an exquisite white blossom with a spicy fragrance — American Guide Series: Arizona > < exquisite brushwork > b. : perfect and unrelieved : transcending , acute , extreme , consummate < the most exquisite pitch of joy and happiness to which life could thrill — Jack London > < an exquisite pain shot through his arm > < wondered at the exquisite stupidity of the hearers — S.M.Crothers > c. : marked by uncommon, esoteric, or precious appeal < the exquisite, the finely drawn, the rich trappings of legend — Sara H. Hay > Synonyms: see choice II. noun (-s) : one who is overnice in dress or ornament < young exquisites, perfumed and foppish > |
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