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precious
01
possessing qualities that make something rare or highly valuable
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most precious
Comparative
more precious
gradable
Examples
The precious gemstone necklace has been in the family for generations.
Examples
She kept her grandmother ’s locket in a precious spot on her bedside table, always handling it with care.
03
overly refined or affected, often referring to behavior or manners that seem overly delicate or showy
Examples
His precious behavior made him seem out of touch with the casual atmosphere.
Precious
01
a thing or person that is highly valued
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
preciouses
Examples
The old watch was his precious, passed down from his grandfather.
Lexical Tree
preciously
preciousness
semiprecious
precious
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