EXQUISITE

I. adjective Etymology: Middle English exquisit, from Latin exquisitus, past participle of exquirere to search out, from ex- + quaerere to seek Date: 15th century carefully selected ; choice , accurate , 3. marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution , marked by nice discrimination, deep sensitivity, or subtle understanding , accomplished , perfected , 4. pleasing through beauty, fitness, or perfection , acute , intense , having uncommon or esoteric appeal, see: choice ~ly adverb ~ness noun II. noun Date: 1819 one who is overly fastidious in dress or ornament