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Meaning of precious

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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  precious
      adv 1: extremely; "there is precious little time left" [syn:
             {precious}, {preciously}]
      adj 1: characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for;
             "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a
             treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted" [syn:
             {cherished}, {precious}, {treasured}, {wanted}]
      2: of high worth or cost; "diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and
         emeralds are precious stones"
      3: held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an
         intrinsic nature; "a valued friend"; "precious memories"
         [syn: {valued}, {precious}]
      4: obviously contrived to charm; "an insufferably precious
         performance"; "a child with intolerably cute mannerisms"
         [syn: {cute}, {precious}]

Source : WordNet ® Princeton University. 2010.

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