Historical Periods And Movements

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noun the quality of being excessively refined or affected in manner or language

  • The artist's work was characterized by a sense of preciosity in every detail.
  • She always had a knack for adding a touch of preciosity to her outfits.
  • That necklace is so blingy, it's almost reaching levels of preciosity.
  • His writing style was criticized for its excessive preciosity, lacking in raw emotion.

adjective relating to rabbis or their teachings or traditions

  • The rabbinic literature provides insights into Jewish law and tradition.
  • My friend is studying rabbinic texts to become a rabbi.
  • I love chatting with my rabbinic buddy about religious teachings.
  • The rabbinic approach to problem-solving is to carefully analyze all aspects before making a decision.