n.
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: choic · er ; choic · est
Date: 14th century
1 : worthy of being chosen
2 : selected with care
3 a : of high quality b : of a grade between prime and good < choice meat>
– choice · ly adverb
– choice · ness noun
synonyms CHOICE , EXQUISITE , ELEGANT , RARE , DELICATE , DAINTY mean having qualities that appeal to a cultivated taste. CHOICE stresses preeminence in quality or kind < choice fabric>. EXQUISITE implies a perfection in workmanship or design that appeals only to very sensitive taste <an exquisite gold bracelet>. ELEGANT applies to what is rich and luxurious but restrained by good taste <a sumptuous but elegant dining room>. RARE suggests an uncommon excellence < rare beauty>. DELICATE implies exquisiteness, subtlety, and fragility < delicate craftsmanship>. DAINTY sometimes carries an additional suggestion of smallness and of appeal to the eye or palate < dainty sandwiches>.