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precious

/ˈpɹɛʃəs/

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noun

Someone (or something) who is loved; a darling.

Examples :

"My little sister is my precious. "

family person character value emotion

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adjective

Of high value or worth.

Examples :

"Her grandmother's antique necklace was a precious family heirloom. "

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adjective

Regarded with love or tenderness.

Examples :

"My precious daughter is to marry."

emotion quality value

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adjective

Treated with too much reverence.

Examples :

"He spent hours painting the eyes of the portrait, which his fellow artists regarded as a bit precious."

attitude value character

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adjective

Contrived to be cute or charming.

Examples :

"The teacher's presentation was so precious; she used overly exaggerated facial expressions to try and make the lesson more engaging. "

character style attitude

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adverb

Very; an intensifier.

Examples :

"There is precious little we can do."

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