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precious

/ˈprɛʃ.əs/

Traduzioni

preciousadjective

more precious

Comp.

most precious

Super.

/ˈprɛʃ.əs/

драгоценный

She wore a necklace with precious stones.

Она носила ожерелье с драгоценными камнями.

ценный

Time is a precious resource.

Время — это ценный ресурс.

Traduzioni aggiuntive

Sinonimi

Contrari

preciousnoun

Used chiefly in informal or ironic address, especially in the phrase "my precious"

Sinonimi

treasured possession

preciousadverb

/ˈpreʃ.əs/

Used informally as an intensifier, chiefly modifying words like "little" or "few".

Sinonimi

Definizioni

preciousadjective

Of great value or worth; highly esteemed or cherished.

The museum displayed a collection of precious artifacts from ancient civilizations.

Delicate or fragile; easily damaged or harmed.

The precious glass vase was carefully wrapped before being transported.

Excessively refined or affected; overly delicate or fastidious.

Her precious mannerisms made her seem out of place in the casual setting.

preciousnoun

A person, animal, or thing that is adored, valued, or held dear (often used humorously or ironically, especially in direct address).

He stroked the ring and whispered, "My precious, how I've missed you."

preciousadverb

Used informally as an intensifier meaning "very" or "extremely".

We have precious little time left.