The crown had many precious gemstones. This building work needs site access, and tell the city council that I don't care about a few lorry tyre ruts across their precious grass verge.
2
Definition
Regarded with love or tenderness.
Example Sentences
My precious daughter is to marry.
3
Definition
Treated with too much reverence.
Example Sentences
He spent hours painting the eyes of the portrait, which his fellow artists regarded as a bit precious.