Affectation
Affectation noun - The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.
Preciosity and affectation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preciosity" instead a noun "Affectation".
Preciosity
Preciosity noun - The quality of being fastidious or excessively refined.
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Synonyms for Preciosity
Affectation and preciosity are semantically related. You can use "Affectation" instead a noun "Preciosity".
Nearby Words: precious, preciously
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Preciosity and Affectation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affectation/preciosity
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