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| 1. | [ adjective ] characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for | |
| Synonyms: | cherished treasured wanted | |
| Examples: | "a cherished friend" "children are precious" "a treasured heirloom" "so good to feel wanted" |
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| Related terms: | loved | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] of high worth or cost | |
| Examples: | "diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones" |
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| Related terms: | valuable | |
| 3. | [ adverb ] (intensifier) extremely; | |
| Synonyms: | preciously | |
| Examples: | "there is precious little time left" |
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| Related terms: | intensifier | |
| 4. | [ noun ] Woman's first name, popularity rank in the U.S. is 1413 | |
| 5. | [ adjective ] obviously contrived to charm | |
| Synonyms: | cute | |
| Examples: | "an insufferably precious performance" "a child with intolerably cute mannerisms" |
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| Related terms: | artful | |
| Similar spelling: |
preciously precis preciosity precise prosecution precocious Prezioso preexist precision precisely projector projectile projecting projection precook project preexisting preexistent preciseness precess process precast |
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