precious

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

Synonyms

preciously cherished treasured wanted valued cute

Words of close approximity

precious coral preciously precious metal preciousness precious stone