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