Associations to the word «Precious»
Noun
- Metal
- Gem
- Sapphire
- Jewel
- Jewellery
- Stone
- Relic
- Jewelry
- Commodity
- Wasting
- Enamel
- Emerald
- Treasure
- Hoard
- Ornament
- Pearl
- Valuable
- Casket
- Ivory
- Silk
- Ruby
- Spice
- Necklace
- Marble
- Gold
- Mineral
- Silver
- Vase
- Diamond
- Gift
- Porcelain
- Bracelet
- Saviour
- Earring
- Coinage
- Jade
- Bead
- Jasper
- Mosaic
- Rarity
- Perfume
- Girdle
- Ore
- Incense
- Coin
- Platinum
- Goldsmith
- Semi
- Goblet
- Embroidery
- Cargo
- Ceramic
- Bronze
- Possession
- Utensil
- Figurine
- Lara
- Quartz
Adjective
Wiktionary
PRECIOUS, adjective. Of high value or worth, or seemingly regarded as such.
PRECIOUS, adjective. Regarded with love or tenderness.
PRECIOUS, adjective. (pejorative) Treated with too much reverence.
PRECIOUS, adjective. (pejorative) Contrived to be cute or charming.
PRECIOUS, noun. Someone (or something) who is loved; a darling.
PRECIOUS, adverb. Very; an intensifier.
PRECIOUS, proper noun. A surname, originating as a male or female nickname.
PRECIOUS, proper noun. A female given name.
PRECIOUS METAL, noun. A rare metallic chemical element of high economic value, such as gold and platinum.
PRECIOUS METALS, noun. Plural of precious metal
PRECIOUS STONE, noun. Any gem, such as a diamond or ruby, that is expensive because of its rarity or desirability; especially one set into a piece of jewelry.
PRECIOUS STONES, noun. Plural of precious stone
Dictionary definition
PRECIOUS, adverb. Extremely; "there is precious little time left".
PRECIOUS, adjective. Characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted".
PRECIOUS, adjective. Of high worth or cost; "diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones".
PRECIOUS, adjective. Held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature; "a valued friend"; "precious memories".
PRECIOUS, adjective. Obviously contrived to charm; "an insufferably precious performance"; "a child with intolerably cute mannerisms".
Wise words
Life has no meaning unless one lives it with a will, at
least to the limit of one's will. Virtue, good, evil are
nothing but words, unless one takes them apart in order to
build something with them; they do not win their true
meaning until one knows how to apply them.