Definition of Preciosity

1. Noun. The quality of being fastidious or excessively refined.

Exact synonyms: Preciousness
Generic synonyms: Affectedness
Derivative terms: Precious, Precious

Definition of Preciosity

1. n. Preciousness; something precious.

2. n. Fastidious refinement, esp. in language; specif., the affected purism and sententiousness characteristic of the French précieuses of the 17th century.

Definition of Preciosity

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Preciosity

prechill
prechilled
prechilling
prechills
prechlorination
prechoose
prechooses
prechoosing
prechose
prechosen
precieuse
precieux
precinct
precincts
preciosities
preciosity (current term)
precious
preciouses
preciously
preciousness
preciousnesses
precious coral
precious metal
precious stone
precipe
precipes
precipice
precipices
precipitable
precipitance

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