Preciosity
Word | PRECIOSITY |
Character | 10 |
Hyphenation | pre ci os i ty |
Pronunciations | /ˌpɹɛʃiˈɒsəti/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Preciosity"
What do we mean by preciosity?
Overrefinement, as in language, taste, or style. noun
An instance of overrefinement. noun
The character of being precious in sense 6 or 7. See precious, 6. noun
Costliness; value; great worth; preciousness. noun
Anything of great price or value. noun
The quality of being overnice; fastidiousness; excessive refinement. noun
Preciousness; something precious. noun
Fastidious refinement, esp. in language; specif., the affected purism and sententiousness characteristic of the French précieuses of the 17th century. noun
A state or condition of overemphasizing detail, especially of pronunciation when speaking. noun
Something precious. noun
The quality of being fastidious or excessively refined 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).
(usually derogatory) An instance of preciosity; something that is overly refined in an affected way.
The quality of being precious (of high value or worth).
Something of high value or worth.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Preciosity
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What does preciosity mean?
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