adj satadj.allcharacterized by feeling or showing fond affection forSynset:cherished treasured wanted
Examples:- a cherished friend
- children are precious
- a treasured heirloom
- so good to feel wanted
Antonyms:unloved
Derivationally Related Form:preciousness
Inherited Hypernyms:cherished
Similar to:loved
adj satadj.allof high worth or costExamples:- diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones
Antonyms:worthless
Derivationally Related Form:preciousness
Inherited Hypernyms:precious
Similar to:valuable
adj satadj.allheld in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic natureSynset:valued
Examples:- a valued friend
- precious memories
Antonyms:unworthy
Inherited Hypernyms:valued
Similar to:worthy
adj satadj.allobviously contrived to charmSynset:cute
Examples:- an insufferably precious performance
- a child with intolerably cute mannerisms
Antonyms:artless
Derivationally Related Form:preciousnesspreciosity
Inherited Hypernyms:cute
Similar to:artful
advadv.allextremelyDomain Usage:intensifierintensive
Synset:preciously
Examples:- there is precious little time left
Inherited Hypernyms:precious