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English to English adjective
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Of great price; costly; as, a precious stone. |  | source: webster1913
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Particular; fastidious; overnice; overrefined. Cf. Précieuse, Preciosity. | | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
| 3 |
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for | | Example: a cherished friend
children are precious
a treasured heirloom
so good to feel wanted
source: wordnet30
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of high worth or cost | | Example: diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones
source: wordnet30
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held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature | | Example: a valued friend
precious memories
source: wordnet30
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obviously contrived to charm | | Example: an insufferably precious performance
a child with intolerably cute mannerisms
source: wordnet30 adverb
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extremely | | Example: there is precious little time left
source: wordnet30
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