precious
Adverb
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Extremely (synset 400431167)
"there is precious little time left"domain usage: intensifier, intensive - a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifiessame as: preciously
Adjective
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Characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for (synset 301465547)
"a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted"similar to: loved - held dear
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Of high worth or cost (synset 302511483)
"diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones"similar to: valuable - having 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 (synset 302597871)
"a valued friend"; "precious memories"similar to: worthy - having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirablesame as: valued
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Obviously contrived to charm (synset 300149910)
"an insufferably precious performance"; "a child with intolerably cute mannerisms"similar to: artful - marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craftsame as: cute
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