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Definition of precious : Particular; fastidious; overnice; overrefined. Cf. Precieuse, Preciosity.

Synonyms:

unparalleled, odd, valuable, artificial, fastidious, scarce, expensive, inestimable, infrequent, cunning, curious, sweet, artful, studied, unusual, uncommon, cute, loved, costly, incomparable, remarkable, wanted, value, refined, singular, minion, true, valued, sweetie, honest, high-priced, unique, affected, good, strange, fragile, truelove, peculiar, plain, invaluable, dainty, preciously, extraordinary, priceless, mannered, unprecedented, la-di-da, rare, worthy

fair-haired, cherished, well-beloved, treasured, darling, beloved, jewel, honey, love, pet, sweetheart, treasure, dear, favorite, favored, adored, idol

Usage examples:

• " It means delay, and every week is precious. - "A Daughter of the Vine", Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton.
• " And I've wasted all our precious time with my old dream. - "Anthony Lyveden", Dornford Yates.
• My sweet, my precious . - "The Darling and Other Stories", Anton Chekhov.