Recherché

Pronunciation

• GenAm IPA: /rəˌʃɛrˈʃeɪ/
• Hyphenation: re + cher + ché
• Rhymes: -eɪ

Alternative forms

• recherche

Origin

Borrowing from fr recherché, more at French rechercher.

Full definition of recherché

Adjective

1. Sought out with care; choice. Hence: of rare quality, elegance, or attractiveness; peculiar and refined in kind — especially with an artificial or pretentious effect.

Related terms

• research