preciously

adverb

pre·​cious·​ly ˈpre-shəs-lē How to pronounce preciously (audio)
1
: in a precious manner
2

Examples of preciously in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of preciously was in the 14th century

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“Preciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preciously. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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