Precious Definition & Meaning
precious
- adverb
- extremely; "there is precious little time left"
- adjective
- characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted"
- of high worth or cost; "diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones"
- held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature; "a valued friend"; "precious memories"
- obviously contrived to charm; "an insufferably precious performance"; "a child with intolerably cute mannerisms"
"Precious" in song lyrics
See how precious is used in real songs:
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"If you gon' metamorph the basemetal to precious"
Aesop Rock — Big Bang -
"I never really knew the true definition of precious"
Aesop Rock — No Splash -
"each moment is brief and precious"
All Natural — Godspeed
Words that rhyme with precious
Usage tips for "precious"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "precious" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for precious to find words that pair well.
Use "precious" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does precious mean?
- extremely; "there is precious little time left" characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted" of high worth or cost; "diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones" held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature; "a valued friend"; "precious memories" obviously contrived to charm; "an insufferably precious performance
- What part of speech is precious?
- Precious is an adverb and an adjective.
- How many definitions does precious have?
- Precious has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).