#1 precious s. of high worth or cost; "diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones". wn
#2 precious r. [preciously] extremely; "there is precious little time left". wn
#3 precious s. [valued] held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature; "a valued friend"; "precious memories". wn
#4 precious s. [cute] obviously contrived to charm; "an insufferably precious performance"; "a child with intolerably cute mannerisms". wn
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