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British pronunciation/pɹˈɛʃəs/
American pronunciation/ˈpɹɛʃəs/

"precious"の定義と意味

precious
01

貴重な, 高価な

possessing qualities that make something rare or highly valuable
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The precious gemstone necklace has been in the family for generations.
The precious heirloom watch was passed down through several generations.
02

大切な, 貴重な

valued highly due to deep affection or significance
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She kept her grandmother ’s locket in a precious spot on her bedside table, always handling it with care.
The precious moments spent with family during the holidays were cherished deeply.
03

気取りのある (きどりのある), 上品ぶった (じょうひんぶった)

overly refined or affected, often referring to behavior or manners that seem overly delicate or showy
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His precious behavior made him seem out of touch with the casual atmosphere.
She had precious ways of speaking that felt rehearsed and unnatural.
Precious
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大切なもの (たいせつなもの), 貴いもの (とうといもの)

a thing or person that is highly valued
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The old watch was his precious, passed down from his grandfather.
She treated her cat as her precious, always ensuring it had the best care.

word family

preci

Noun

precious

Adjective

preciously

Adverb

preciously

Adverb

preciousness

Noun

preciousness

Noun

semiprecious

Adjective

semiprecious

Adjective
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