Precious
adjective'prɛʃəs
Adjective
obviously contrived to charm
“an insufferably precious performance”
Similar:Cutecharacterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
“children are precious”
Similar:CherishedTreasuredWantedheld in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature
“precious memories”
Similar:Valuedof high worth or cost
“diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones”
Adverb
extremely
“there is precious little time left”
Similar:Preciously
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