Precious — synonyms, definition

1. precious (o)

interest-bearing pay profitable valuable

2. precious (a)

admirable adored artificial beloved capital changed cherished choice commendable costly dainty darling dear dearest delicate disillusioned elegant esteemed excellent exceptional • • •

3. precious (Noun)

darling dearest lover sugar sweetheart term of endearment

4. precious (Adjective)

cute treasured valued wanted

precious (Adjective) — Characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for. ex. "children are precious"

precious (Adjective) — Of high worth or cost. ex. "diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones"

precious (Adjective) — Held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature. ex. "precious memories"

precious (Adjective) — Obviously contrived to charm. ex. "an insufferably precious performance"

5. precious (Adverb)

preciously

precious (Adverb) — Extremely. ex. "there is precious little time left"