precious

US /ˈprɛʃəs/

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UK /'preʃəs/

adj.AdjectiveHaving a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance

You have a precious little sister with her cute smile

adj.AdjectiveVery little (time, money etc.)

There's precious little left of my savings

adj.AdjectiveExtremely loved and valued

This precious ring is not worth much money, but it belonged to my grandmother

adj.AdjectiveBeing very sensitive about something

John is so precious about his writing, he won’t let any editor work on it

adj.AdjectiveBeing of great value; highly prized

Precious metals such as gold are usually very rare and worth a great deal of money

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One of China's most popular pet names, first recorded more than 2,000 years ago, is Baobei, which translates literally to precious shell, referring to the cowrie shells used as coins during the Zhou Dynasty.
One of China's most popular pet names, first recorded more than 2,000 years ago, is Baobei, which translates literally to precious shell, referring to the cowrie shells used as coins during the Zhou Dynasty.
Around the world, calling your beloved a name that evokes piles of money communicates that they are precious or valuable to you.
Around the world, calling your beloved a name that evokes piles of money communicates that they are precious or valuable to you.

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each defending its precious grazing lands, trade routes
each defending its precious grazing lands, trade routes
So, water is something that everyone always considers precious.
So, water is something that everyone always considers precious.

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These "time fillers" eat up precious hours that could be spent more meaningfully or productively.
These "time fillers" eat up precious hours that could be spent more meaningfully or productively.

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down; and for the precious little shoe, I wouldn't have plucked it off, God bless my
down; and for the precious little shoe, I wouldn't have plucked it off, God bless my

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ultimately appears to have precious little to do with hitting any verifiable benchmarks.
ultimately appears to have precious little to do with hitting any verifiable benchmarks.

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Think not oh god, I'm wasting precious material
Think not oh god, I'm wasting precious material

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or that most precious commodity of all, their time, to support those around them in greatest need.
or that most precious commodity of all, their time, to support those around them in greatest need.