preciosity

Meanings

• Adjective

  A quality of being very delicate, refined, or elegant.

  - "The precosity of her manners was evident in every gesture."
  - "The precosity of the artwork was breathtaking."
  - "His precosity made him stand out in a crowd."

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Synonyms

affectation , affectation , fastidiousness , preciousness , value , worth , treasure

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Rhymes

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precious , delicious , oblivious , hospitable , vivacious

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Variants

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preciosities , preciosity

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Etymology

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From the French word 'précieux' meaning 'precious, valuable'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'preciosity' was popularized in English literature by the Restoration comedy of the 17th century.

2. In music, a precosity is a small, decorative ornament added to a musical composition.

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Related Concepts

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1. affectation: An attempt to assume an attitude, appearance, or behavior that one believes is more refined or sophisticated than is actually the case.

2. minimalism: A design approach that prioritizes simplicity and the elimination of unnecessary elements.

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Culture

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In literature, precosity is often used to describe overly refined or affected speech or behavior, particularly in young characters. It can also refer to an excessive attachment to material possessions.

How to Memorize "preciosity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a delicate, elegant object or scene to represent the meaning of precosity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with refined or elegant things, such as fine art or high society.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the French origin of the word: 'précieux' means 'precious'.

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