Antonyms for exquisitely

Grammar : Adv

Spell : ik-skwiz-it, ek-skwi-zit

Phonetic Transcription : ɪkˈskwɪz ɪt, ˈɛk skwɪ zɪt

Definition of exquisitely

Origin : early 15c., "carefully selected," from Latin exquisitus "carefully sought out," thus, "choice," from past participle of exquirere "search out thoroughly," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + quaerere "to seek" (see query (v.)).
Of any thing (good or bad, torture as well as art) brought to a highly wrought condition, sometimes shading into disapproval. A vogue word 15c.-18c., given wide extensions of meaning, none of which survives. The main modern sense of "of consummate and delightful excellence" is first attested 1579, in Lyly's "Euphues." Related: Exquisitely; exquisiteness. The noun meaning "a dandy, fop" is from 1819.

As in perfectly : adv without flaw
As in beautifully : adv in an attractive or pleasing manner
As in excellently : adv very well
As in gracefully : adv lithely
As in delicately : adv carefully

Example sentences :

My dear, don't fail to try them, they're exquisitely perfect!
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

All was now exquisitely restful, instinct with unlimited hope.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

The form of her face was exquisitely lovely, her complexion radiant.
Extract from : « Beaux and Belles of England » by Mary Robinson

It was exquisitely polished, and cased in the interior with silver.
Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli

The weather was exquisitely still, the sky absolutely clear.
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

Although she was gay and fearless, she was exquisitely sensitive.
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

Her hands were white and exquisitely cared for, and she wore no wedding ring.
Extract from : « The Prisoner » by Alice Brown

One of these dresses was furred, and was exquisitely beautiful.
Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

I had got her a dress to wear at dinner, which became her exquisitely.
Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

But perhaps “exquisitely absurd” was the Blunt family saying?
Extract from : « The Arrow of Gold » by Joseph Conrad

Synonyms for exquisitely

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