pre·cious /ˈprɛʃəs/
1. characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted"
synset: cherished, precious, treasured, wanted
2. of high worth or cost; "diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones"
synset: precious
3. held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature; "a valued friend"; "precious memories"
4. obviously contrived to charm; "an insufferably precious performance"; "a child with intolerably cute mannerisms"
1. extremely; "there is precious little time left"
synset: precious, preciously
Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
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