precious

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precious Definition

• (r) extremely; "there is precious little time left"
• (s) characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted"
• (s) of high worth or cost; "diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones"
• (s) obviously contrived to charm; "an insufferably precious performance"; "a child with intolerably cute mannerisms"

precious Synonyms

• cherished
• cute
• precious
• preciously
• treasured
• wanted