precious

US /ˈpreʃ.əs/
UK /ˈpreʃ.əs/
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1.

of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly

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Water is a precious resource in the desert.
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Time is precious, so don't waste it.
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valuablecostlyexpensiverarecherished
2.

(of a person or thing) much loved or cherished

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My grandmother's ring is very precious to me.
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She held the baby in her arms, a truly precious moment.
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cherishedbeloveddeartreasuredadored
3.

used ironically to express disapproval of something considered to be affected, overrefined, or excessively delicate

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Oh, your precious little feelings are hurt?
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He's always so precious about his hair.
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affectedoverrefineddelicatefinickyfastidious
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precious stoneprecious metal