characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted"
of high worth or cost; "diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones"
held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature; "a valued friend"; "precious memories"
obviously contrived to charm; "an insufferably precious performance"; "a child with intolerably cute mannerisms"
extremely; "there is precious little time left"