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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

precious

/ˈprɛʃəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does precious mean?

adjective

Valued or highly prized; extremely valuable or expensive. Considered to be of great importance or worth.

Example

"The precious stones in the crown were carefully polished to bring out their full beauty."

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