English Reference
Adverb

exquisitely

adv.
C1 Advanced US /ˌɛksˈkwɪzɪtɫi/ UK /ɛkskwˈɪsɪtli/ exquisite·ly

adv.in a way that is very beautiful, delicate, or perfect. You use this to describe something that is made with great care and skill.

adv.in a manner of exceptional beauty, delicacy, or precision. Often used to describe craftsmanship, artistry, or sensory experiences.


SIMPLE

The chef prepared the dessert exquisitely.

CONTEXTUAL

The old house was decorated exquisitely with hand-painted wallpaper and antique furniture.

COMPLEX

The poet's latest collection is exquisitely crafted, blending traditional rhyme schemes with modern themes to create a work that feels both timeless and fresh.

This includes exquisitely decorated tombs that offer a unique glimpse into the daily lives, funerary beliefs, artistry and monuments of Egypt's ordinary people and officials over many centuries.

Phys.org· 12 Aug 2026

Particularly given that the town’s other theatre – the exquisitely preserved 18th-century Margravial Opera House , now a Unesco world heritage site – boasts an interactive museum that has “accessibility” written all over it.

The Guardian· 10 Aug 2026

From exquisite + -ly.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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