PRECIOUS Synonyms: 166 Similar and Opposite Words

precious

adjective

ˈpre-shəs

Definition of precious next

as in valuable

commanding a large price diamonds and other precious stones

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as in cherished

granted special treatment or attention parents who refuse to hear the slightest criticism of their precious children

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as in dear

having qualities that tend to make one loved a precious friend for whom I would do anything

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Recent Examples of precious That aside, there has been precious little obvious progress and some notable setbacks. —

Anand Menon, Time, 13 June 2026 Our hearts are broken for his precious family. —

Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 13 June 2026 Vacation time is precious, travelers want to spend their time doing activities, not at airports making connections. —

Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 Sharvelle wants to keep studying rainwater harvesting so more communities can get the most out of every precious drop. —

Olivia Young, CBS News, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for precious

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The company has ballooned into one of the most valuable private companies on the planet, reaching a valuation of $850 billion earlier this year.

— Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 13 June 2026
Powered entirely by sunlight, the system simultaneously transforms carbon dioxide into a valuable chemical while converting biomass waste into the essential building blocks for sustainable plastics.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026