Precious meaning

What does “precious” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“precious” is an adjective and adverb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for.

precious

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
“a cherished friend”
“children are precious”
Synonymscherished treasured wanted
of high worth or cost
“diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones”
held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature
“a valued friend”
“precious memories”
Synonymsvalued
obviously contrived to charm
“an insufferably precious performance”
“a child with intolerably cute mannerisms”
Synonymscute

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University