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Meaning of Precious
The primary meaning of the word "Precious" is of great value or importance, often because it is rare or hard to find.
Definitions
- Of great value or importance because it is rare or hard to find
- Beloved or cherished, especially because it is unique or irreplaceable
- (Of a material or substance) valuable or highly prized, especially because it is rare or difficult to obtain
Etymology of Precious
The word "Precious" has its roots in Old French "precios," from Latin "pretiosus," meaning "of great value" or "costly," derived from "pretium," meaning "price" or "value"
Historically, the word has been used to describe items or people of great worth, whether monetary, sentimental, or otherwise
Example Uses
- The precious stones in the crown were highly valued for their rarity and beauty
- She considered her childhood memories precious and cherished them dearly
- The precious metal was difficult to extract and therefore very expensive
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
worthless
valueless
inexpensive
cheap
common
ordinary
unimportant
insignificant
trivial
negligible
minor
irrelevant
useless
dispensable
replaceable
abundant
plentiful
everyday
mundane
ordinary
inferior