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Meaning of precious
The primary meaning of the word "precious" is of great value or importance.
Etymology of precious
The word "precious" has its roots in Old French "precieux", from Latin "pretiosus", meaning "of great value" or "costly", derived from "pretium", meaning "price" or "value"
Synonyms
valuable
cherished
loved
treasured
dear
prized
expensive
costly
lavish
sumptuous
luxurious
opulent
rich
affluent
wealthy
esteemed
revered
honored
venerated
admired
adored
beloved
darling
sweet
lovely
charming
captivating
enchanting
alluring
attractive
appealing
desirable
coveted
sought-after
rare
unique
exceptional
extraordinary
special
priceless
irreplaceable
matchless
peerless
incomparable
inestimable
Definitions
- Of great value or importance because of being rare, or of high quality, or because it is loved or appreciated
- * (of a person) cherished and loved
Usage Examples
- The precious stones in the crown were highly valued for their rarity and beauty
- * She considered her children precious and did everything to ensure their well-being and happiness
Antonyms
worthless
valueless
inexpensive
cheap
worthless
useless
unimportant
insignificant
trivial
minor
negligible
inconsequential
irrelevant
meaningless
unvalued
unwanted
undesirable
disliked
hated
detested
loathed
despised
abhorred
worthless
meaningless
purposeless
futile
vain
hollow