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Synonyms of preciosity

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Another word for preciosity is affectation. Other synonyms of preciosity are fastidiousness, preciousness, value, worth and treasure.

Synonyms and similar words for preciosity

nounThe quality of being overly refined in an affected way (often used to describe speech or writing...

nounThe quality of being precious (of high value or worth).

nounSomething of high value or worth.

Meaning of preciosity

  1. noun The quality of being overly refined in an affected way (often used to describe speech or writing, but also visual art and dress).
  2. noun An instance of preciosity; something that is overly refined in an affected way.
  3. noun The quality of being precious (of high value or worth).

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Questions about synonyms of preciosity

What is another word for preciosity?
Preciosity has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as affectation, fastidiousness, preciousness, value, worth and treasure.
What does preciosity mean?
Preciosity means the quality of being overly refined in an affected way (often used to describe speech or writing, but also visual art and dress).

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