exquisite
gb/ɪkskwˈɪzɪt/ us/ɪkskwˈɪzɪt/
B2
Anglais
~ 3400
gyönyörű, kifinomult, míves, csodálatos, fenséges, intenzív, erős, óriási
B2
1
Schéma d’usage :
[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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'exquisite' with 'expensive'; something can be exquisite without being costly.
Sens
Extremely beautiful or delicate
Collocations
exquisite beauty
|exquisite craftsmanship
|exquisite detail
|exquisite taste
|exquisite dress
Synonymes
beautiful (A more general term; 'exquisite' suggests greater refinement or delicacy.)
|
elegant (Suggests stylish beauty, but not necessarily as delicate as 'exquisite'.)
Antonymes
ugly (Lacking beauty or pleasing qualities.)
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crude (Rough and lacking refinement or delicacy.)
Thèmes
art
|aesthetics
|emotions
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Définition
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
Schéma d’usage :
[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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners overuse 'exquisite' for any good taste; it usually implies exceptional quality and pleasure.
Sens
Giving great sensory or mental pleasure
Collocations
exquisite taste
|exquisite flavor
|exquisite music
|exquisite aroma
Synonymes
delightful (Pleasant and enjoyable, but 'exquisite' suggests a higher degree of pleasure.)
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superb (Excellent quality; 'exquisite' implies more sensory refinement.)
Antonymes
unpleasant (Causing discomfort or displeasure.)
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bland (Lacking strong features or characteristics; dull.)
Thèmes
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Very pleasant to see, hear, taste, smell, or feel.
Extremely pleasant to experience through the senses or mind.
C1
FORMAL
3
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may misuse 'exquisite' for ordinary emotions; it should be reserved for particularly intense experiences.
Sens
Intensely felt or experienced
Collocations
exquisite pain
|exquisite joy
|exquisite pleasure
Synonymes
intense (Strong in degree; 'exquisite' suggests refined intensity.)
|
acute (Sharp and severe; 'exquisite' may convey more nuance or delicacy in the feeling.)
Antonymes
mild (Not strong or extreme in feeling.)
|
dull (Lacking intensity or sharpness.)
Thèmes
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Very strong in feeling or effect.
Strongly felt or experienced to an extreme degree, often referring to emotions or sensations.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
exquisite
API
GB/ɪkskwˈɪzɪt/
US/ɪkskwˈɪzɪt/
Syllabes et accentuation
ex - quis - ite (3 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (quis)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: exquisite
Famille de mots
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- She has exquisite taste in interior design.
- His exquisite taste in wine impressed the guests.