precious
/ˈpreʃ·əs/ adj (VALUABLE)Definition
› of very great value or worth: precious memories Children are our most precious resource. › Precious metals are gold, silver, and platinum. › A precious stone is a jewel: Diamonds and rubies are precious stones.
(Definition of precious adj (VALUABLE) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary
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