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exquisite

adjective (SHARP)
 
 
/ɪkˈskwɪz.ɪt/ literary

Definition

describes feelings such as pleasure or pain that are extremely strong, or qualities that are extremely good; great: exquisite joy The pain was quite exquisite. a vase of exquisite workmanship A good comedian needs to have an exquisite sense of timing.Physically strong and powerful
(Definition of exquisite adjective (SHARP) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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