precieux

pré·cieux

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prey-see-oo ; French prey-syœ]
- /ˌpreɪ siˈʊ; French preɪˈsyœ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prey-see-oo ; French prey-syœ]
- /ˌpreɪ siˈʊ; French preɪˈsyœ/

Definitions of precieux word

adjective precieux (of a man) overly fastidious or refined; precious; affected. 1
noun plural precieux an affected or excessively fastidious man, as in dress, manner, or speech. 1
noun precieux pretentious male 0
noun precieux a pretentious or affected person 0
adjective precieux putting on airs or affecting refinement 0

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Origin of precieux

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

1890-95; < French; literally, precious

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Parts of speech for Precieux

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Precieux

precieux popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for precieux

adj precieux

alembicated — (of a literary style) excessively refined; precious

Just one Synonym for precieux