George Eliot is subtly subversive: there are have-nots on every fringe, and her women collaborate in exquisitely detailed mutual oppression.
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Exquisitely
Synonyms for "exquisitely" (128 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (26)
Strong matches (38)
Adverb(11 words)
Related words (64)
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Determiner(1 words)
most art technique
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: delicately, abundantly, accurately, acutely, amazingly.
- Sentence evidence is available for exquisitely, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "exquisitely".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "exquisitely"
Keep "exquisitely" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "exquisitely" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "exquisitely", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "exquisitely" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
1 entriesMore specific
8 entriesCollocations
6 entriesexquisitely crafted pieceexquisitely designed instrumentexquisitely detailed analysisexquisitely elegant manuscriptexquisitely precise measurementsexquisitely sculpted form
Inflections
2 entriesmore exquisitelymost exquisitely
Derivations
2 entriesSample sentences
12 total sentences available.
The snow-flake appeared larger and larger, and at last took the form of a lady dressed in the finest white crape, her attire being composed of millions of star-like particles. She was exquisitely fair and delicate, but entirely of ice, glittering, dazzling ice; her eyes gleamed like two bright stars.
Source: tatoeba (3752984)
Her complexion was exquisitely pure and delicate, and her trustful eyes of the deepest blue shone through their dark lashes.
Source: tatoeba (7741330)
But Ravenswood only saw a female exquisitely beautiful, and rendered yet more so in his eyes—how could it be otherwise?—by the consciousness that she had placed her affections on him.
Source: tatoeba (7760582)
Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "exquisitely"?
Closest matches include delicately, abundantly, accurately, acutely, amazingly.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "exquisitely"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.