precious
adjective8 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.3
A common way to intensify the meaning of precious.
To emphasize a high degree of value.
To strongly emphasize that something is almost unbelievably valuable.
Used to describe something as having limitless or immeasurable value.
be precious8.5
Used to describe a state of being valuable or cherished.
Used when something appears to be valuable or cherished.
Indicates a transition into a state of being valuable.
precious to8.0
Indicates the person or entity for whom something is precious.