Exquisite
(adjective)
- Extremely beautiful and delicate.
- Extremely good of its kind; excellent; admirable.
Origin:
From middle english exquisit, from old french exquis, from latin exquisitus, past participle of exquirere ("to seek ou.t")
Examples:
- The dress was exquisite with intricate beading and lace.
- The painting is an exquisite example of the artist's early work.
- The diamond ring was exquisite in its simplicity.
- The exquisite taste of the meal was a result of the chef's skills and ingredients.
- The dancers performed an exquisite ballet routine.