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- pronunciation:
- pre
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
When something is precious, it has great worth or value.
Gold is a precious metal.These antique coins are precious nowadays.- synonyms:
- expensive, valuable
- similar words:
- dear, golden, rare, rich
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| definition 2: |
If someone is precious to you, they are very much loved and appreciated by you. If something is precious to you, it is very special to you and has strong value to you even if it isn't worth much money.
Our dog is a precious pet in our family.My mom says that my brother and I are very precious to her.This necklace is precious to me because my grandmother gave it to me.- synonyms:
- beloved, cherished, dear
- similar words:
- favorite, pet, treasured
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| definition 3: |
If someone says that something is precious, they mean that it is very cute or completely adorable.
My mom's friend said that my baby sister is "just precious," and she said that her little pink sweater was precious too. |
| related words: |
adorable, elaborate, valuable |
| derivations: |
preciously (adv.), preciousness (n.) |
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