ricercatezza

Italian

Etymology

From ricercato (“refined, recherche”) +‎ -ezza.

Noun

ricercatezza f (plural ricercatezze)

1. refinement

   Synonyms: eleganza, raffinatezza

2. (by extension) excessive elegance or refinement, often affected; affectation

   Synonyms: affettazione, artificiosità, artificio

3. (usually in the plural) words or act of refinement

   Synonym: preziosismo