phrasiness

/ˈfræzɪnəs/

Definitions

1. noun

the quality or state of being excessively concerned with the use of language or phrases, often in a way that seems affected or pretentious.

“Her phrasiness made it difficult to take her seriously as a writer.”

Synonyms

  • affectedness
  • pretentiousness

Antonyms

  • simplicity
  • straightforwardness