English · Word Candidate

exquisite

/ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/

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Meaning · English

Especially or extraordinarily fine or pleasing; exceptional.

Adjective

They sell good coffee and pastries, but their chocolate is exquisite.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Recherché; far-fetched; abstruse.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “exquisite” mean?

Especially or extraordinarily fine or pleasing; exceptional.

Is “exquisite” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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