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How do you spell Exquisite?

Correct spelling

exquisite

Think 'ex-QUIZ-ite' — you need to quiz yourself to seek out perfection

Why is exquisite spelled this way?

From Latin exquisitus, carefully sought out. EX (out) + QUAERERE (to seek). Something exquisite has been sought out carefully — beauty that required searching to find.

Common misspellings of exquisite

exquisitexqusiteexquitsiteexquisiate

Example

The chef's exquisite presentation transformed the simple dish into a work of art.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell exquisite?+
The correct spelling is "exquisite". Think 'ex-QUIZ-ite' — you need to quiz yourself to seek out perfection
Is it exquisit or exquisite?+
The correct spelling is "exquisite", not "exquisit".

Other commonly misspelled words

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