exquisite
gb/ɪkskwˈɪzɪt/ us/ɪkskwˈɪzɪt/
B2
English
~ 3400
gyönyörű, kifinomult, míves, csodálatos, fenséges, intenzív, erős, óriási
B2
1
Usage pattern:
[something] is exquisite
The bride wore an exquisite silk gown.
A menyasszony gyönyörű selyemruhát viselt.
The gallery displayed an exquisite painting from the 18th century.
A galériában egy gyönyörű 18. századi festményt állítottak ki.
Her handwriting was small and exquisite, like fine art.
This necklace is an exquisite piece of craftsmanship.
The chef prepared an exquisite dessert for the guests.
Learner examples
The flowers in the garden are exquisite.
A kertben gyönyörűek a virágok.
She bought an exquisite ring.
Egy gyönyörű gyűrűt vett.
This cake is exquisite.
The painting is exquisite.
He gave her an exquisite gift.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'exquisite' with 'expensive'; something can be exquisite without being costly.
Meaning
Extremely beautiful or delicate
Collocations
exquisite beauty
|exquisite craftsmanship
|exquisite detail
|exquisite taste
|exquisite dress
Synonyms
beautiful (A more general term; 'exquisite' suggests greater refinement or delicacy.)
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elegant (Suggests stylish beauty, but not necessarily as delicate as 'exquisite'.)
Antonyms
ugly (Lacking beauty or pleasing qualities.)
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crude (Rough and lacking refinement or delicacy.)
Themes
art
|aesthetics
|emotions
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very beautiful or made with great care and detail.
Extremely beautiful, elegant, or carefully made, often with fine detail.
B2
2
csodálatos
A2
fenséges
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] experiences exquisite [feeling/sensation]
The wine had an exquisite flavor that lingered on the palate.
A bornak fenséges íze volt, amely még sokáig megmaradt a szájban.
She listened to the exquisite music in silence.
Csendben hallgatta a csodálatos zenét.
The perfume had an exquisite aroma of jasmine.
He enjoyed the exquisite warmth of the sun on his face.
The chocolate was of exquisite quality.
Learner examples
The soup has an exquisite taste.
A levesnek csodálatos íze van.
I like this exquisite music.
Nagyon tetszik ez a csodálatos zene.
This coffee is exquisite.
The smell of the flowers is exquisite.
This book gives me exquisite joy.
Common mistake:
Some learners overuse 'exquisite' for any good taste; it usually implies exceptional quality and pleasure.
Meaning
Giving great sensory or mental pleasure
Collocations
exquisite taste
|exquisite flavor
|exquisite music
|exquisite aroma
Synonyms
delightful (Pleasant and enjoyable, but 'exquisite' suggests a higher degree of pleasure.)
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superb (Excellent quality; 'exquisite' implies more sensory refinement.)
Antonyms
unpleasant (Causing discomfort or displeasure.)
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bland (Lacking strong features or characteristics; dull.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very pleasant to see, hear, taste, smell, or feel.
Extremely pleasant to experience through the senses or mind.
C1
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
exquisite [emotion/pain/pleasure]
He felt an exquisite pain in his shoulder after the fall.
Az esés után nagyon erős fájdalmat érzett a vállában.
She experienced an exquisite joy when she saw her family again.
Óriási örömöt érzett, amikor újra meglátta a családját.
The memory brought him exquisite sadness.
An exquisite sense of relief washed over her.
The violinist played with exquisite sensitivity to the music's emotion.
Learner examples
I have an exquisite pain in my back.
Nagyon erős fájdalmat érzek a hátamban.
She felt exquisite joy when she passed the exam.
Óriási örömöt érzett, amikor sikerült a vizsgája.
He has an exquisite sadness in his heart.
The news gave them exquisite happiness.
She felt an exquisite relief after hearing the results.
Common mistake:
Learners may misuse 'exquisite' for ordinary emotions; it should be reserved for particularly intense experiences.
Meaning
Intensely felt or experienced
Collocations
exquisite pain
|exquisite joy
|exquisite pleasure
Synonyms
intense (Strong in degree; 'exquisite' suggests refined intensity.)
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acute (Sharp and severe; 'exquisite' may convey more nuance or delicacy in the feeling.)
Antonyms
mild (Not strong or extreme in feeling.)
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dull (Lacking intensity or sharpness.)
Themes
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very strong in feeling or effect.
Strongly felt or experienced to an extreme degree, often referring to emotions or sensations.
Grammar
Dictionary form
exquisite
IPA
GB/ɪkskwˈɪzɪt/
US/ɪkskwˈɪzɪt/
Syllables & stress
ex - quis - ite (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (quis)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: exquisite
Word family
Core family
exquisitely
adverb
Advanced or less common
exquisiteness
noun
Expressions
an exquisite example of [something]
1/ən ɪkskwˈɪzɪt ɪɡzˈæmpəl əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Perfect instance of delicate beauty
A very good example that shows beauty or quality well.
Examples
- This sculpture is an exquisite example of modern art.
- It’s an exquisite example of fine embroidery.
exquisite taste
1/ɪkskwˈɪzɪt tˈeɪst/
fixed phrase
Highly refined aesthetic preference
Very good and refined choice in art, style, food, etc.
Examples
- She has exquisite taste in interior design.
- His exquisite taste in wine impressed the guests.