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- DictionaryPre·cious/ˈpreSHəs/
adjective
- 1. (of an object, substance, or resource) of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly: "precious works of art"
- 2. affectedly concerned with elegant or refined behavior, language, or manners: derogatory "his exaggerated, precious manner"
noun
- 1. used as a term of address for a beloved person: "don't be frightened, my precious"
Definition of precious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
pre•cious (presh′ əs), adj. of high price or great value; very valuable or costly: precious metals. highly esteemed for some spiritual, nonmaterial, or moral quality: precious memories. dear; beloved: a precious child. affectedly or excessively delicate, refined, or nice: precious manners. flagrant; gross: a precious fool. n.
What does the word precious mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the word precious , three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Definition of precious adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
precious. What is the meaning of "precious"? en. volume_up. precious = es. volume_up. precioso. Translations Definition Synonyms Pronunciation Examples Translator Phrasebook open_in_new. English definitions powered by Oxford Languages. precious. volume_up.
precious meaning: 1. very important to you: 2. very valuable: . Learn more.
Definition of precious. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
