Word
exquisitely
Phoneticsexquisite·ly
US/ˌɛksˈkwɪzɪtɫi/
UK/ɛkskwˈɪsɪtli/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The chef prepared the dessert exquisitely.”
“The old house was decorated exquisitely with hand-painted wallpaper and antique furniture.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Real-World Examples
“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.” “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.” Etymology
From exquisite + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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