precious

Letters that make precious

s, o, e, p, c, r, i, u are letters that make 'precious'

Words within precious

re, PR, EC, CIO, IOU, Ci, ci, US, Io, Re, Pr are words within 'precious'


5 possible definitions for 'precious'

Precious as "of high worth or cost"

Under this definition, precious is an adjective and has the following properties:

Derivatives of precious

preciousness, costliness, dearness are derivatives of 'precious'.

Similar to precious

valuable is similar to precious.

Example of precious used within this context

"diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones"


Precious as "held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature"

Under this definition, precious is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

valued has the same meaning as precious

Similar to precious

worthy is similar to precious.

Example of precious used within this context

"a valued friend", "precious memories"


Precious as "extremely"

Under this definition, precious is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

preciously has the same meaning as precious

precious Usage

'precious' can be a useage of intensifier, intensive.

Example of precious used within this context

"there is precious little time left"


Precious as "characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for"

Under this definition, precious is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

cherished, treasured, wanted have the same meaning as 'precious'

Derivatives of precious

preciousness, invaluableness, pricelessness, valuableness are derivatives of 'precious'.

Similar to precious

loved is similar to precious.

Example of precious used within this context

"a cherished friend", "children are precious", "a treasured heirloom", "so good to feel wanted"


Precious as "obviously contrived to charm"

Under this definition, precious is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

cute has the same meaning as precious

Derivatives of precious

preciousness, preciosity are derivatives of 'precious'.

Similar to precious

artful is similar to precious.

Example of precious used within this context

"an insufferably precious performance", "a child with intolerably cute mannerisms"



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