precious as in extremely
- "there is precious little time left"
Synonyms
- preciouslyextremely
precious as in characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
- "a cherished friend"
- "children are precious"
- "a treasured heirloom"
- "so good to feel wanted"
Synonyms
- cherishedcharacterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
- treasuredcharacterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
- wanteddesired or wished for or sought; characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
precious as in of high worth or cost
- "diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones"
precious as in held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature
- "a valued friend"
- "precious memories"
Synonyms
- valued(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind; held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature
precious as in obviously contrived to charm
- "an insufferably precious performance"
- "a child with intolerably cute mannerisms"
Synonyms
- cuteattractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness; obviously contrived to charm