形容词

副词

1. 宝贵的；珍贵的；贵重的
If you say that something such as a resource is precious, you mean that it is valuable and should not be wasted or used badly.

2. 珍奇的；珍稀的
Precious objects and materials are worth a lot of money because they are rare.

3. 值得珍视的；可贵的；重要的
If something is precious to you, you regard it as important and do not want to lose it.

4. 宝贝似的（强调对别人珍视的东西表示厌恶）
People sometimes use precious to emphasize their dislike for things which other people think are important.

5. 矫揉造作的；一本正经的
If you describe someone as precious, you mean that they behave in a formal and unnatural way.

6. 一点点；极少
If you say that there is precious little of something, you are emphasizing that there is very little of it, and that it would be better if there were more. Precious few has a similar meaning.

1. obviously contrived to charm

e.g. an insufferably precious performance
a child with intolerably cute mannerisms

Synonym: cute

2. characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

e.g. a cherished friend
children are precious
a treasured heirloom
so good to feel wanted

Synonym: cherishedtreasuredwanted

3. of high worth or cost

e.g. diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones

4. held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature

e.g. a valued friend
precious memories

Synonym: valued