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Preciosity

noun
/ˌpɹɛʃiˈɒsəti/
Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.noun(usually derogatory) The quality of being overly refined in an affected way (often used to describe speech or writing, but also visual art and dress).
2.noun(usually derogatory) An instance of preciosity; something that is overly refined in an affected way.
3.nounThe quality of being precious (of high value or worth).
4.nounSomething of high value or worth.

Synonyms

affectationfastidiousnesspreciousnessvalueworthtreasureoverprecisenesspretentiositypunctiliositynicetypretentiousnessparticularity
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