exquisiteness
Translation
exquisiteness, beauty, delicacy, refinement
Examples
The exquisiteness of the painting was breathtaking.
The exquisiteness of the painting was breathtaking.
I admire the exquisiteness of her craftsmanship.
I admire the exquisiteness of her craftsmanship.
Grammar Patterns
the exquisiteness of ((sth.)) the quality of being exquisite The exquisiteness of the detail was amazing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: elegance, refinement, beauty; Antonyms: crudeness, coarseness
Etymology
From 'exquisite' + the suffix '-ness', which forms nouns of state or quality. 'Exquisite' comes from Latin 'exquirere' (to seek out).
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ness' turns the adjective 'exquisite' (beautifully made) into a noun meaning 'the quality of being beautifully made'.