Exquisite definition : Excellent or outstanding, especially by exhibiting or appealing to refined taste. Definition of exquisite adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. extremely beautiful or carefully made. Her wedding dress was absolutely exquisite . (formal) (of a feeling) strongly felt synonym acute. (formal) very sensitive. The room was decorated in exquisite taste. Exquisite means extremely beautiful, delicate, or fine, or having a keen sense of taste or feeling. Find out the origin, usage, and pronunciation of this adjective, and see related words and examples. Use exquisite to mean finely or delicately made or done . When you say someone has exquisite taste, you mean that they are able to make fine distinctions.