preciosista
precious, overly refined
adjective preh-syoh-EES-tah Rare
Also means
perfectionist about detail
Usage Note
Preciosista describes a style or person that prioritizes exquisite detail and formal refinement, sometimes to excess. In literary criticism it refers to writers who pursue precious or ornate language. It can carry a slightly negative connotation of fussiness or over-elaboration, similar to 'precious' in English criticism.
Examples
"Su estilo literario es demasiado preciosista."
Natural Translation
His literary style is too precious.
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