Meaning & Definition of Precious in English
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Precious
/prɛʃəs/
adjective
1. Characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
- "A cherished friend"
- "Children are precious"
- "A treasured heirloom"
- "So good to feel wanted"
synonym:
- cherished,
- precious,
- treasured,
- wanted
2. Of high worth or cost
- "Diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones"
synonym:
- precious
3. Held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature
- "A valued friend"
- "Precious memories"
synonym:
- valued,
- precious
4. Obviously contrived to charm
- "An insufferably precious performance"
- "A child with intolerably cute mannerisms"
synonym:
- cute,
- precious
adverb
1. Extremely
- "There is precious little time left"
synonym:
- precious,
- preciously
Examples of using
Every language is the same precious and valuable to its speakers.
Silk is very precious.
No gift is more precious than trust.