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precious

/ˈpɹɛʃ.əs/adjective, adverb2 syllables

Precious means: characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for.

Synonyms for precious25

adjective, as in characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

cherished, treasured, wanted, loved

adjective, as in held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature

valued, worthy

adjective, as in obviously contrived to charm

cute, artful

adjective, as in of high worth or cost

valuable

adverb, as in very

preciously

also used for precious

dear, without price, estimable, worthly, prizable, treasurous, worth every penny, confounded, ever-loving, raasclaat, 4ucking, accursed, bally, blasted, bleeding

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What does precious mean?5

adjective

1

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for“a cherished friend”

2

held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature“a valued friend”

3

obviously contrived to charm“an insufferably precious performance”

4

of high worth or cost“diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones”

adverb

1

very“there is precious little time left”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Precious in a sentence

  • I'm spending precious years of my life on you, and you don't appreciate it!Rezzonance
  • Oil is more precious than human life to you, right?AlanF_US
  • Although silver is precious, gold is more precious.CarpeLanam
  • The artisan has worked the wood with mastery, creating a unique and precious piece.Miktsoanit
  • Translation is a precious experience, learning with proven effectiveness.carlosalberto
  • Early in the morning, sleep feels especially precious to us.Aghanim
  • An apple is a fruit, and a diamond is a precious stone.carlosalberto
  • It was a precious clock his grandmother, who was in the hospital, gave him.unknown

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