Definitions

precieux

[prey-see-oo, prey-syœ] / ˌpreɪ siˈʊ, preɪˈsjœ /

ADJECTIVE

precious

Synonyms

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affected alembicated artful artificial chichi choosy dainty delicate fastidious finicky fragile fussy la-di-da nice ostentatious overnice overrefined particular persnickety pretentious refined showy stagy studied

Antonyms

WEAK

cheap common defective deficient disfavored impaired inexpensive useless valueless worthless

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He writes plays of incomparable depth and breadth, touching every chord of humour, tragedy and pathos; certain rather elaborate poems of a precieux type, and strange sonnets, revealing a singular poignancy of unconventional feelings.

From The Upton Letters by Benson, Arthur Christopher

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