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- Dictionaryprecious/ˈprɛʃəs/
adjective
- 1. of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly: "precious works of art" Similar
- 2. affectedly concerned with elegant or refined behaviour, language, or manners: derogatory "his exaggerated, precious manner" Similar
noun
- 1. used as a term of address for a beloved person: "don't be frightened, my precious"
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- English (US)
PRECIOUS meaning: 1. of great value because of being rare,...
- Znaczenie Precious, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
PRECIOUS definicja: 1. of great value because of being rare,...
- Precious: Malay Translation
PRECIOUS translate: sangat berharga. Learn more in the...
- Precious in Arabic
PRECIOUS translate: هامّ / عَزيز, ثَمين / نَفيس. Learn more...
- Precious in Spanish
PRECIOUS translate: precioso, de gran valor, preciado/da...
- Precious in Korean
PRECIOUS translate: 소중한, 귀한, 값비싼. Learn more in the...
- Precious: Thai Translation
PRECIOUS translate: ล้ำค่า. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Precious: French Translation
precious translate: précieux/-euse, précieux/-euse,...
- English (US)
Learn the meaning of precious as an adjective and an adverb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use precious in a sentence and how it relates to price, value, and esteem.
Precious means very valuable or costly, or highly esteemed for some spiritual, nonmaterial, or moral quality. It can also be used as an informal intensifier or a noun for a dearly beloved person.
Learn the various meanings and uses of the adjective precious, such as valuable, dear, rare, or affected. See synonyms, examples, pronunciation, and word origin of precious.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adjective precious, which can describe something that is rare, valuable, loved or important. Find out the synonyms, collocations and contrast with irony.
To call something precious is to describe it as highly valued. Think of a gemstone when you call your baby sister precious. Diamonds, emeralds and rubies are all precious stones and gold and silver are precious metals. If it is something valuable and treasured, it can be called precious too.
Learn the meaning and usage of the word precious, which can describe something valuable, cherished, or affected. Find synonyms, antonyms, translations, and related words for precious.