Consciously, no one can achieve the act of love on earth as a completed thing of grace, with whatever delirium of delight, with whatever ingenious preciosity, we go through its process.
"Lysistrata"
Aristophanes Commentator: Jack Lindsay
The handling throughout workmanlike, with some four or five touches of preciosity, which I regret.
"The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 24 (of 25)"
Robert Louis Stevenson Other: Andrew Lang
Her very daintiness and preciosity of speech indicated it.
"The Blazed Trail"
Stewart Edward White