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src: wikipedia
- Definition
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- precious :characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
- a cherished friend|children are precious|a treasured heirloom|so good to feel wanted
- precious :extremely
- there is precious little time left
- precious :of high worth or cost
- diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones
- precious :held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature
- a valued friend|precious memories
- precious :obviously contrived to charm
- an insufferably precious performance|a child with intolerably cute mannerisms