preciousness
- a word derived from precious.
Example Sentences
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There’s obviously a bit of a preciousness and emotionality that you’re feeling in that moment, while also tapping into what’s happening to the characters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
More important—perhaps inevitable in tiny bits of ceramic art with exquisite details—an air of preciousness hovers over a few works.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
What might at first seem a bit of preciousness, and which even Gyllenhaal initially makes seem a bit of a throwaway, reveals itself to have a much deeper meaning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2026
"Perhaps we could potentially remove some of the preciousness around how everything has to be done. With 24 to 30 cameras, Super Slo-mo, DRS, etc."
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2025
The preciousness of the moment, which should make it easier to talk, makes it harder.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
