adjective characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for.
— synonyms: cherished, treasured, wanted
adjective of high worth or cost.
adjective held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature.
— synonyms: valued
adjective obviously contrived to charm.
— synonyms: cute
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.”