exquisite meaning

exquisite means 'very beautiful or delicate'.

exquisite :

very beautiful, very delicate

adjective

▪ The painting is exquisite.

▪ The painting is very beautiful.

▪ She wore an exquisite dress.

▪ She wore a very beautiful dress.

paraphrasing

▪ elegant – very stylish

▪ delicate – very fine

▪ refined – very polished

▪ graceful – very charming

exquisite

Pronunciation

exquisite [ɪkˈskwɪzɪt]

The stress is on 'skwi' and sounds like 'ik-skwi-zit'.

Common phrases and grammar about exquisite

exquisite - Common meaning

adjective
very beautiful, very delicate

Part of Speech Changes for "exquisite"

▪ exquisiteness (noun) – the quality of being very beautiful

▪ exquisitely (adverb) – in a very beautiful way

Common Expressions with "exquisite"

▪ exquisite taste – very good taste

▪ exquisite detail – very fine detail

▪ exquisite craftsmanship – very fine work

▪ exquisite beauty – very great beauty

Important examples of exquisite in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC vocabulary questions, exquisite is often used to describe something of high quality or beauty.

▪The restaurant is known for its exquisite dishes.
▪The restaurant is known for its very beautiful dishes.

Example of a confusing word: elaborate (detailed)

▪The restaurant is known for its elaborate dishes.
▪The restaurant is known for its detailed dishes.
"Exquisite" is an adjective meaning "extremely beautiful and delicate" or "of special beauty or charm," often used to praise the high quality of something, such as food or art. In the sentence, "The restaurant is known for its exquisite dishes," the word highlights the superior quality and beauty of the dishes. "Elaborate," on the other hand, means "detailed" or "complicated in design or planning." While "elaborate" can describe dishes with intricate details, it doesn't necessarily imply the high quality or beauty that "exquisite" conveys. Therefore, "exquisite" is the correct choice for emphasizing beauty and quality.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

Exquisite is used as an adjective to describe nouns in TOEIC questions.

▪The hotel offers exquisite service.
▪The hotel offers very fine service.

exquisite

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

exquisite taste

'very good taste', used to describe someone with a high appreciation for beauty.

▪She has exquisite taste in art.
▪She has very good taste in art.

exquisite timing

means 'perfect timing', used to describe a precise action.

▪His exquisite timing made the event a success.
▪His perfect timing made the event a success.

Differences between similar words and exquisite

exquisite

,

elegant

differences

Exquisite refers to beauty and delicacy, while elegant refers to style and grace.

exquisite
▪The sculpture is exquisite.
▪The sculpture is very beautiful.
elegant
▪She looked elegant in her gown.
▪She looked very stylish in her gown.

exquisite

,

refined

differences

Exquisite emphasizes beauty and delicacy, while refined emphasizes polish and sophistication.

exquisite
▪The jewelry is exquisite.
▪The design is very polished.
refined
▪The design is refined.
▪The design is very polished.

Words with the same origin as exquisite

The origin of exquisite

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