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preciosity
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preciosity
noun
/ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/
precinct
precious
Meaning
Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.
Example Sentences
The author's
preciosity
made the novel difficult to read for some audiences.
Synonyms
affectation, artificiality, pretentiousness, refinement, delicacy
Antonyms
simplicity, plainness, naturalness
Collocations
literary preciosity, preciosity of style, preciosity in speech
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