English dictionary
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English adjective: precious | |||
| 1. | precious characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for | ||
| Samples | A cherished friend. Children are precious. A treasured heirloom. So good to feel wanted. | ||
| Synonyms | cherished, treasured, wanted | ||
| Similar | loved | ||
| Antonyms | unloved | ||
| 2. | precious of high worth or cost | ||
| Samples | Diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones. | ||
| Similar | valuable | ||
| Antonyms | worthless | ||
| 3. | precious held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature | ||
| Samples | A valued friend. Precious memories. | ||
| Synonyms | valued | ||
| Similar | worthy | ||
| Antonyms | unworthy | ||
| 4. | precious obviously contrived to charm | ||
| Samples | An insufferably precious performance. A child with intolerably cute mannerisms. | ||
| Synonyms | cute | ||
| Similar | artful | ||
| Antonyms | artless | ||
English adverb: precious | |||
| 1. | precious extremely | ||
| Samples | There is precious little time left. | ||
| Synonyms | preciously | ||
| Domain usage | intensifier, intensive | ||
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