What is the meaning of precious?

adjective

  • Characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for.
    • usage: "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted"
  • Of high worth or cost.
    • usage: "diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones"
  • Held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature.
    • usage: "a valued friend"; "precious memories"
  • Obviously contrived to charm.
    • usage: "an insufferably precious performance"; "a child with intolerably cute mannerisms"

adverb

  • Extremely.
    • usage: "there is precious little time left"
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
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