precious
adjective
of high price or great value; very valuable or costly.
preciously
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a word derived from
precious.
Example Sentences
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Something preciously human survives the supernatural barrage, and it’s this tender quality that rescues “The Lost Boys” from the jaws of vampire musical defeat.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
"Life's too preciously short to not be bounding for joy and gratitude."
From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2023
"This study throws new light on a problem we know preciously little about: the social and political role of women among early complex pre-state societies," García Sanjuán said.
From Reuters ● Jul. 6, 2023
After drinking from it and spending eons in deep thought, he realizes that death imbues life with value, whereas, for immortals, “Nothing can occur but once, nothing is preciously in peril of being lost.”
From New York Times ● Apr. 28, 2021
I hoarded it preciously, but less than two weeks later it became totally worthless.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
