noun, na-adjective
exquisite and elaborate; exquisitely detailed
Describes something that is both refined and intricately crafted, often used for works of art, craftsmanship, or detailed designs. A formal, literary word.
その寺院の彫刻は精妙巧緻を極めている。
The carvings of that temple are exquisitely elaborate.
彼の作品は精妙巧緻な細工で知られている。
His works are known for their exquisite and intricate craftsmanship.
A compound of 精妙 (exquisite) and 巧緻 (elaborate, intricate). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it is a literary Sino-Japanese word.