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overexquisite

adj

Etymology

From over- + exquisite.

Definitions

  1. Excessively exquisite

    Excessively exquisite; too exact or careful.

    • ‘Be not overexquisite/To cast the fashion of uncertain evils.'"
    • Nevertheless, in times like these it does not do to be overexquisite in emphasizing defects of system or crudities of theology.
    • If his humour does not often compel to Olympian laughter, it is, on the other hand, never studied nor overexquisite, nor strained for effect.

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