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in a way that shows exceptional beauty, refinement, or craftsmanship
- The necklace was exquisitely designed with tiny emeralds.
- Her gown was exquisitely embroidered with silver thread.
- The artist painted the scene exquisitely, capturing every detail.
- Each pastry was exquisitely shaped and glazed.
- The furniture was exquisitely carved from dark mahogany.
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in a way that involves strong or acute emotional or physical sensation
- The loss was exquisitely painful, leaving him speechless.
- She remembered the moment exquisitely, as though it had just happened.
- He was exquisitely aware of every failure in the room.
- The embarrassment hit him exquisitely, burning his cheeks.
- Their joy was exquisitely intense after years of waiting.
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