preciosity

• Sustantivo que denota la cualidad de ser excesivamente refinado, delicado o afectadamente elegante en modales, gusto o estilo.

A noun referring to the quality of being excessively refined, fastidious, or affectedly delicate in manner, taste, or style.

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1. Excessive refinementC2formal

   The quality of being overly refined, fastidious, or affected in style or taste.

   Refinamiento excesivo

   • The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to enjoy.
   • Her speech was marked by a preciosity that seemed unnatural.
   • The decor of the room had a preciosity that felt out of place.

   Sinónimosaffectationaffectednessartificialityoverrefinementpreciousnesspretentiousness