preciosity

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Synonyms: precocity, speciosity, graciosity

Antonyms: precocity, speciosity, graciosity

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|usually|pejorative|uncountable}} The quality of being [[overly]] [[refined]] in an [[affected]] way (often used to describe speech or writing, but also visual art and dress).
2. {{lb|en|usually|pejorative|countable}} An instance of preciosity; something that is overly refined in an affected way.
3. {{lb|en|obsolete|uncountable}} The quality of being [[precious]] {{gloss|of high value or worth}}.
4. {{lb|en|obsolete|countable}} Something of high value or worth.

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