precious

Từ điển Oxford Learners Wordfinder Dictionary

I - adjective

1. characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for (Freq. 7)
- a cherished friend
- children are precious
- a treasured heirloom
- so good to feel wanted
• Syn:
cherished, treasured, wanted
• Similar to:
loved
• Derivationally related forms:
preciousness
2. of high worth or cost (Freq. 3)
- diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones
• Similar to:
valuable
• Derivationally related forms:
preciousness
3. held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature
- a valued friend
- precious memories
• Syn:
valued
• Similar to:
worthy
4. obviously contrived to charm
- an insufferably precious performance
- a child with intolerably cute mannerisms
• Syn:
cute
• Similar to:
artful
• Derivationally related forms:
preciousness, preciosity

II - adverb

extremely
- there is precious little time left
• Syn:
preciously
• Usage Domain:
intensifier, intensive

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  cute, valued, cherished, treasured, wanted, preciously