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Definition of Exquisitely
1. Adverb. In a delicate manner. "Her fine drawn body"
Definition of Exquisitely
1. adv. In an exquisite manner or degree; as, lace exquisitely wrought.
Definition of Exquisitely
1. Adverb. In an exquisite manner. ¹
2. Adverb. Exceedingly; in the highest degree; ¹
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Definition of Exquisitely
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Exquisitely
Literary usage of Exquisitely
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies by James Boswell (1799)
"... with more than ordinary respect, an exquisitely beautiful Ode, which has not
been inserted in any of the collections of Johnson's poetry, written by him ..."
2. On the Study of Celtic Literature by Matthew Arnold (1867)
"... touches this Celtic note so exquisitely, that perhaps one is inclined to be
always looking for the Celtic note in him, and not to recognise his Greek ..."
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