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The correct spelling is precious.
How to pronounce precious
IPA: /ˈpɹɛʃəs/
Say it like: Pre-sio-ws
The correct spelling is precious. Someone (or something) who is loved; a darling. For example: "The crown had many precious gemstones. This building work needs site access, and tell the city council that I don't care about a few lorry tyre ruts across their precious grass verge."
Usage Examples
“The crown had many precious gemstones. This building work needs site access, and tell the city council that I don't care about a few lorry tyre ruts across their precious grass verge.”
“My precious daughter is to marry.”
“He spent hours painting the eyes of the portrait, which his fellow artists regarded as a bit precious.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Someone (or something) who is loved; a darling.
adjective
- 1.Of high value or worth.
- 2.Regarded with love or tenderness.
- 3.Treated with too much reverence.
- 4.Contrived to be cute or charming.
adverb
- 1.Very; an intensifier.
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