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exquisitely

[ik-skwiz-it-lee, ek-skwi-zit-lee] / ɪkˈskwɪz ɪt li, ˈɛk skwɪ zɪt li /
ADVERB
beautifully
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appealingly attractively charmingly delightfully elegantly gorgeously gracefully handsomely magnificently seductively splendidly sublimely superbly tastefully wonderfully
WEAK
alluringly bewitchingly celestially cutely divinely entrancingly excellently ideally prettily
Antonyms
STRONGEST
poorly
ADVERB
delicately
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beautifully cautiously deftly elegantly finely gracefully lightly sensitively skillfully softly subtly tactfully
WEAK
daintily fastidiously precisely
Antonyms
WEAK
indelicately strongly uncarefully
ADVERB
excellently
Synonyms
STRONG
famously magnificently splendidly
WEAK
admirably distinctively divinely extremely well fine flawlessly incomparably ingeniously marvelously masterfully nobly notably perfectly remarkably sensationally skillfully superbly supremely swimmingly well wonderfully
Antonyms
WEAK
awkwardly badly poorly
ADVERB
gracefully
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adroitly beautifully delicately easily elegantly graciously neatly nimbly skillfully smoothly
WEAK
agilely artistically charmingly daintily delightfully dexterously felicitously fitly handsomely harmoniously pleasingly rhythmically sprucely symmetrically tastefully trimly
Antonyms
WEAK
awkwardly gracelessly grotesquely insipidly
ADVERB
perfectly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admirably correctly flawlessly impeccably superbly supremely wonderfully
WEAK
excellently faultlessly fitly ideally superlatively to perfection
Antonyms
WEAK
flawed imperfectly partially

Example Sentences

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The exquisitely soft cashmere pieces in classic styles now come in over 20 shades inspired by Sergio Loro Piana’s personal wardrobe.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

And Kate Bush’s immortal 1978 single, with its swooping, operatic drama, interpretive dance–filled video and ghostly narrator only strengthened the book’s rep as a tale of exquisitely tortured love.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2026

“While this snatch of Maduro was exquisitely planned and executed,” detailed plans for Venezuela’s oil haven’t been articulated, Yergin said.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

Also designed by Hartnell, the Queen's 1953 Coronation dress was made from silk produced in Kent and features gold bugle beads, diamantés and pearls in exquisitely designed embroideries.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

It was exquisitely done, labeled in tiny letters in another language, and parts were shaded blue to show the ocean.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook