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Precious

ˈprɛʃəs

Precious definitions
adjective
precious
  1. of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly

    "precious works of art"

    • greatly loved or treasured by someone

      "look after my daughter—she's very precious to me"

    • used for emphasis, often in an ironic context

      "you and your precious schedule—you've got to lighten up!"

  2. affectedly concerned with elegant or refined behaviour, language, or manners

    "his exaggerated, precious manner"

noun
precious
  1. used as a term of address for a beloved person

    "don't be frightened, my precious"