English / word
precious
adjective B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly
of great value; highly esteemed or cherished; of great value; highly esteemed or cherished
In context
01
Clean fresh water is a precious natural resource.
02
She spent precious time with her grandmother over the holidays.
Synonyms
valuable,priceless,dear
Antonyms
cheap,common,worthless
Collocations
precious stone,precious memory,precious little