·adj Exceeding; extreme; keen;
— used in a bad or a good sense; as, exquisite pain or pleasure.
II. Exquisite ·noun One who manifests an exquisite attention to external appearance; one who is overnice in dress or ornament; a fop; a dandy.
III. Exquisite ·adj Of delicate perception or close and accurate discrimination; not easy to satisfy; exact; nice; fastidious; as, exquisite judgment, taste, or discernment.
IV. Exquisite ·adj Carefully selected or sought out; hence, of distinguishing and surpassing quality; exceedingly nice; delightfully excellent; giving rare satisfaction; as, exquisite workmanship.