preciosity (Meaning)
preciosity (n)
the quality of being fastidious or excessively refined
preciosity (n.)
Fastidious refinement, esp. in language; specif., the affected purism and sententiousness characteristic of the French precieuses of the 17th century.
Synonyms & Antonyms of preciosity
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preciosity Sentence Examples
- The painting's excessive preciosity distracted from its true beauty.
- The singer's vocal ornamentation veered into preciosity, becoming more self-indulgent than expressive.
- The elaborate carving on the furniture exhibited a level of preciosity that was almost comical.
- The writer's language was laden with preciosity, sacrificing clarity for superficial elegance.
- The actor's mannerisms were so precious that they grated on the audience's nerves.
- The fashion designer's latest collection displayed an unwelcome preciosity that alienated potential customers.
- The bouquet's arrangement was meticulously intricate, bordering on preciosity.
- The poet's imagery was so contrived and precious that it lost all emotional impact.
- The director's staging was overly precious, resulting in a performance that lacked authenticity.
- The jewelry was handcrafted with exquisite preciosity, but its value lay more in its artistry than its monetary worth.
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the quality of being fastidious or excessively refinedFastidious refinement, esp. in language; specif., the affected purism and sententiousness characteristic o
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The painting's excessive preciosity distracted from its true beauty.
The singer's vocal ornamentation veered into preciosity, becoming more self-indulgent than expressive.
The elaborate carving on the furniture exhibited a level of preciosity that was almost comical.
The writer's language was laden with preciosity, sacrificing clarity for superficial elegance.
