ricercatezza

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Italian

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Etymology

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From ricercato (refined, recherche) +‎ -ezza.

Noun

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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