word
Precious
PREH-shuhs
/ˈprɛʃʌs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
precious
Dictionary meaning
Obviously contrived to charm.
Examples
- There is precious little time left.
- An insufferably precious performance.
Synonyms: cute
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Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
Mellifluous
muh-LIF-loo-us
Perspicacious
pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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