SkyfireDict

precious   (TTS Sound)

The adj precious has 4 senses

• cherished, precious, treasured, wanted -- (characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted")


• precious -- (of high worth or cost; "diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones")


• valued, precious -- (held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature; "a valued friend"; "precious memories")


• cute, precious -- (obviously contrived to charm; "an insufferably precious performance"; "a child with intolerably cute mannerisms")

The adv precious has 1 sense

• precious, preciously -- (extremely; "there is precious little time left")