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.
The carvings of that temple are exquisitely elaborate.
His works are known for their exquisite and intricate craftsmanship.
精巧 means 'elaborate' or 'ingenious' and is more common, but lacks the nuance of refined beauty that 精妙巧緻 carries.
緻密 means 'meticulous' or 'detailed', focusing on precision rather than the combined elegance and intricacy of 精妙巧緻.
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.