precious

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈpɹɛʃəs/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of high value or worth.

Example Sentences
  • 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.
4 Definition

Contrived to be cute or charming.

Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Very; an intensifier.

Example Sentences
  • There is precious little we can do.