Meaning of precious in English
Classifying Adjective
preciousDefinitions
1. characterized by feeling or showing fond affection forExamples
- « a cherished friend »
- « children are precious »
- « a treasured heirloom »
- « so good to feel wanted »
Synonyms
- 2. of high worth or cost
Examples
- « diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones »
Synonyms
- 3. obviously contrived to charm
Examples
- « an insufferably precious performance »
- « a child with intolerably cute mannerisms »
Synonyms
Adverb
preciousDefinitions
1. extremelyExamples
- « there is precious little time left »