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precious |ˈpre sh əs|
adjective
1 (of an object, substance, or resource) of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly : precious works of art | my time is precious.
• greatly loved or treasured by someone : look after my daughter-she's very precious to me.
• [ attrib. ] informal used to express the speaker's contempt for someone or something greatly valued by another person : you and your precious schedule-you've got to lighten up!
• [ attrib. ] informal used for emphasis, often in an ironic context : a precious lot you know about dogs!
2 derogatory affectedly concerned with elegant or refined behavior, language, or manners : his exaggerated, precious manner.
noun
used as a term of address to a beloved person : don't be frightened, my precious.
PHRASES
precious little/few extremely little or few (used for emphasis) : police still know precious little about the dead man | you will find precious few atheists on operating tables.
DERIVATIVES
preciously |ˈprɛʃəsli| adverb
preciousness |ˈprɛʃəsnəs| noun
ORIGIN Middle English : from Old French precios, from Latin pretiosus 'of great value,' from pretium 'price.'
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What is the definition of diamond?
A brilliant precious stone of pure carbon.
What is the definition of irreplaceable?
unique! precious! unable to be replaced! xoxo, Wendy and Angelina
Definition of diamond?
A diamond is a clear, colorless stone that is considered to be precious. It is made up of pure carbon.
What is a question for precious?
Definition: favorite, valuedSynonyms: adored, beloved, cherished, darling, dear, dearest, idolized, inestimable, loved, pet, prized, treasuredA sentence would be : My precious jewelry was cute on me.A question for you would be: What is most precious thing that you have?
Which is the softest precious stone?
Depending on the definition of precious stone/gems, in increasing order of hardness, there are:CoralRhodochrosite (national gemstone of Argentina)ApatiteSpheneOpalLazuliteTurquoiseFeldsparsAt the top end of things there are:EmeraldTopazCubic ZirconiaRuby/SapphireDiamond
What is the definition of prospector?
A prospector is someone who is seeking a valuable substance, historically precious metals or jewels, and more specifically with an eye to mining them.
Is a lapidarist expensive?
By definition, a lapidarist is an expert on precious stones and the art of cutting and engraving precious stones. The cost to cut and/or polish the stones is a flat labor fee that will differ depending on the type of stone to be cut, polished or engraved.
Prescious- Webster says it means foreknowledge. I always use this word to describe someone who is so cute or worthy. What do you think?
I think this definition stands for precious as in a precious saying or comment, something sage or well-thought.Prescious means having foreknowledge of an event. Precious means valuable, cherished, beloved, or dainty.
What is a good name for precious?
precious lock precious key precious baby
When was Precious - Precious album - created?
Precious - Precious album - was created on 2000-11-20.
What is the definition of the world bullion?
This word, originating from French aristocrat Claude de Bullion, refers to ingots or bars of precious metals. This especially includes gold and silver.
What is the definition of gold?
Gold is a yellow precious metal, the chemical element of atomic number 79, valued especially for use in jewelry and decoration, and to guarantee the value of currencies.
