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preciosity

noun

/ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/

Meaning

Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.

The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences.

affectation, artificiality, pretentiousness, refinement, delicacy

simplicity, plainness, naturalness

literary preciosity, preciosity of style, preciosity in speech

a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions

The act of releasing something, especially gas, heat, or light.

Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

The practice of spreading investments across different assets to reduce risk.

a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically between 11 AM and 2 PM

A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty; a provision...