exquisite
/ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/adjective
Extremely beautiful, delicate, or finely made; exceptional in quality.
Example sentences
- “The bride wore an exquisite lace gown.”
- “The chef prepared an exquisite five-course meal.”
Suggests fine, delicate craftsmanship, so it fits jewelry, lace, and small details better than large things. Exquisite pain, oddly, means intensely sharp pain.