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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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PRECIOUS definition: 1. of great value because of being rare, expensive, or important: 2. behaving in a very formal and…. Learn more.
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Precious definition: of high price or great value; very valuable or costly. See examples of PRECIOUS used in a sentence.
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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.
Precious means of high cost or worth, highly esteemed, dear, or affectedly refined. It can also be used as an intensive or a noun for a dearly beloved person. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the word precious in American English. Find out the synonyms, antonyms, and related words for precious in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
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Learn the meaning and usage of the word precious, which can describe something valuable, rare, or dear to someone. Find synonyms, collocations, sentences, and translations of precious in different languages.
