precious

adjectives

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

"a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted"

cherished, precious, treasured, wanted

is derived from

of high worth or cost

"diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones"

precious

is derived from

is similar to

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

"a valuable diamond"

held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature

"a valued friend"; "precious memories"

precious, valued

obviously contrived to charm

"an insufferably precious performance"; "a child with intolerably cute mannerisms"

cute, precious

is derived from

is derived from

extremely

"there is precious little time left"

precious, preciously