Dictionary definition · precious
adjective
- characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for"a cherished friend"
- of high worth or cost"diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones"
- held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature"a valued friend"
- obviously contrived to charm"an insufferably precious performance"
adverb
- very"there is precious little time left"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).