Basic Details
Word: Exquisite
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Very beautiful and delicate, often used to describe things that are extremely lovely or of very high quality.
Synonyms: Beautiful, elegant, fine, superb
Antonyms: Awful, ordinary, coarse
Idioms and Phrases
- Exquisite taste: A great appreciation for fine details, especially in art or food. Example: "Her exquisite taste in fashion always impresses everyone at the parties."
- Exquisite pain: A deep but often beautiful feeling of longing or sorrow. Example: "He felt an exquisite pain when he listened to the sad music, remembering old memories."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The artist painted an exquisite landscape that took everyone's breath away.
Example 2: They served an exquisite dinner, complete with beautifully decorated dishes and wonderful flavours.
Example 3: The fabric used in her dress was not only luxurious but also had an exquisite pattern that shimmered in the light.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "exquisite" comes from the Latin word "exquisitus," which means "carefully sought out"? This is fitting since exquisite things are often those that are carefully crafted and selected.
Famous Quote
"Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. That, or a pair of sexy heels." Gwyneth Paltrow
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "exquisite" mean?
a) Very large
b) Very rough
c) Very beautiful and delicate
d) Very noisy
Answer: c) Very beautiful and delicate
2. Which of these is a synonym of "exquisite"?
a) Awful
b) Beautiful
c) Ordinary
d) Simple
Answer: b) Beautiful
3. Which of these is an antonym of "exquisite"?
a) Elegant
b) Coarse
c) Fine
d) Superb
Answer: b) Coarse
4. Which sentence uses "exquisite" correctly?
a) The cake was exquisite because it was burnt.
b) She has an exquisite talent for painting.
c) The noise was exquisite to hear during the show.
d) His shoes looked exquisite because they were covered in mud.
Answer: b) She has an exquisite talent for painting.
5. Which idiom relates to the word "exquisite"?
a) Exquisite taste
b) Piece of cake
c) As easy as pie
d) Cold as ice
Answer: a) Exquisite taste
