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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: Thai Translation
precious translate: ล้ำค่า. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Precious: Catalan Translation
precious translate: preat, preciós, valuós. Learn more in...
- Precious: German Translation
precious translate: kostbar. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- 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 definition: of high price or great value; very valuable or costly. See examples of PRECIOUS used in a sentence.
Definition of precious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word precious, from valuable and rare to beloved and dear. See synonyms, examples, pronunciation and word origin of precious.
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 of precious as an adjective and an adverb, with synonyms and translations. Find out how to use precious to describe something that is very important, valuable, or scarce.
