precious synonyms

precious

modif.

  1. Valuable

    high-priced, costly, dear; see expensive, valuable 1.

  2. Beloved

    cherished, inestimable, prized; see beloved, favorite.

  3. Refined and delicate

    overrefined, overnice, fragile, fastidious, affected, studied; see also dainty 1, refined 2.

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