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 Definitions of preciosity  [ˌprɛʃ iˈɒs ɪ ti]  

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Definition of 'preciosity' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) preciosity
fastidious or carefully affected refinement, as in language or style.

Etymology:  (1350–1400; < MF < L)

Definition of 'preciosity' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) preciosity, preciousness
the quality of being fastidious or excessively refined
Definition of 'preciosity' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) preciosity
preciousness; something precious

'preciosity' - Nearby Entries  

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