exquisiteness

Meanings

• adjective

  A state of great beauty, elegance, or refinement.

  - "The exquisiteness of her dress took everyone's breath away."
  - "The exquisiteness of the painting was beyond comparison."
  - "The exquisiteness of the meal was a feast for the senses."

• noun

  A thing of great beauty, delicacy, or grace.

  - "The exquisiteness of the rose was a sight to behold."
  - "The exquisiteness of the diamond was breathtaking."
  - "The exquisiteness of the music was a symphony for the ears."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with exquisiteness
delicateness , precociousness , obsequiousness

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Variants

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exquisite , exquisitely , exquisiteness , exquisitenesses

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Etymology

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From Old French exquis, 'carefully chosen, select', from exquiser, 'to ask, inquire'.

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Trivia

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1. The word exquisiteness comes from the Old French word exquis, which means 'carefully chosen' or 'select'.

2. Exquisiteness is a quality that is often associated with luxury and high-end products.

3. In the Middle Ages, exquisiteness was a term used to describe the intricacy and craftsmanship of illuminated manuscripts.

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Related Concepts

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1. beauty: Exquisiteness is a type of beauty that is characterized by its refinement, elegance, and delicacy.

2. grace: Exquisiteness is a quality that is often associated with grace and poise.

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Quotes

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1. My dream was … to play smoky ballads of "exquisite" sweetness and sophistication with somebody like Michelle Pfeiffer leaning misty-eyed over my shoulder. Actually, since this was the middle of the fifties, my fantasy ideal was probably closer to Doris Day.

   - Daniel C. Dennett,{it}Curious Minds{/it},(2004) 2005

2. Also on view is one of Poussin's first classical landscape paintings; its "exquisite" geometry provides fresh insight into why Cézanne was one of this great painter's most passionate admirers.

   - Evelyn Toynton,{it}Arts & Antiques{/it},February 1996

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Culture

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In literature, exquisiteness is often used to describe the beauty and elegance of characters, settings, and objects. In art, it is a quality that is sought after and admired. In music, it is a term used to describe a high level of skill and artistry.

How to Memorize "exquisiteness"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize exquisiteness, imagine something that is beautiful, elegant, and refined. Close your eyes and picture a scene or object that embodies these qualities.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize exquisiteness, associate it with something that is meaningful and memorable to you. For example, you might think of a beautiful place you have visited or a beloved object.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the meaning of exquisiteness, use a mnemonic device such as a acronym or a sentence. For example, you might remember it as 'Elegant, refined, and delicate' or 'Excellent, quiet, unassuming, sensitive, and intriguing'.

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