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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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