precious
To call something precious is to describe it as highly valued. Think of a gemstone when you call your baby sister precious.
Diamonds, emeralds and rubies are all precious stones and gold and silver are precious metals. If it is something valuable and treasured, it can be called precious too. Fresh water is a precious resource especially in desert countries. Many precious books and painting have been destroyed through fire and war. On a more personal note, guard your memories as they will always be precious to you.
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of high worth or cost“diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones”synonyms:valuablehaving great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
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held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature
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characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
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obviously contrived to charm
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extremely“there is precious little time left”synonyms: preciously
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