[ˈɛkskwɪzɪt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- extremely beautiful and delicate
(e.g: exquisite, jewel-like portraits)

- intensely felt
(e.g: the most exquisite kind of agony)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘precise’): from Latin exquisit- ‘sought out’, from the verb exquirere, from ex- ‘out’ + quaerere ‘seek’

[ˈɛkskwɪzɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a man who is affectedly concerned with his clothes and appearance; a dandy


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘precise’): from Latin exquisit- ‘sought out’, from the verb exquirere, from ex- ‘out’ + quaerere ‘seek’