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1
extreme in degree, power, or effect
- felt such exquisite anger at being betrayed by a so-called friend that she could hardly think straight
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2
having qualities that appeal to a refined taste
- exquisite pen-and-ink drawings of city scenes grace the walls of the formal restaurant
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- classic,
- excellent,
- fabulous,
- first-class,
- first-rate,
- grand,
- great,
- marvelous
- (or marvellous),
- noble,
- outstanding,
- par excellence,
- premium,
- prime,
- sensational,
- splendid,
- stellar,
- sterling,
- superb,
- superior,
- superlative,
- supernal,
- terrific,
- tip-top,
- top,
- top-notch,
- transcendent,
- unsurpassed,
- wonderful
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3
satisfying or pleasing because of fineness or mildness
- waiters at the wedding reception served exquisite hors d'oeuvres from silver trays
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The first known use of exquisite was in the 15th century
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