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precious
adjective
adverb
obviously contrived to charm
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 8
- Starts with
- P
- Ends with
- S
- Contains
- RECIOU
- Scrabble score
- 12
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈpɹɛʃəs
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Meaning
Definitions
adjective
obviously contrived to charm
“an insufferably precious performance”
adjective
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
“a cherished friend”
adjective
of high worth or cost
“diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones”
adjective
held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature
“a valued friend”
adverb
used to give emphasis
“she was very gifted”
In context
Example Sentences
an insufferably precious performance
a child with intolerably cute mannerisms
a cherished friend
children are precious
a treasured heirloom
so good to feel wanted
diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones
a valued friend
precious memories
she was very gifted
he played very well
a really enjoyable evening
I'm real sorry about it
a rattling good yarn
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