Synonyms of precious

precious

adjective

ˈpre-shəs 

1

as in valuable

commanding a large price

diamonds and other precious stones

Synonyms & Similar Words

• valuable
• expensive
• costly
• premium
• extravagant
• priceless
• dear
• high
• pricey
• luxurious
• high-end
• spendy
• big-ticket
• high-ticket
• steep
• invaluable
• ultraexpensive
• exorbitant
• prohibitive
• inestimable
• unreasonable
• uneconomic
• overpriced
• unaffordable
• deluxe
• sumptuous
• sky-high
• stiff

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inexpensive
• cheap
• reasonable
• worthless
• moderate
• valueless
• discounted

2

as in cherished

granted special treatment or attention

parents who refuse to hear the slightest criticism of their precious children

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cherished
• loved
• beloved
• favorite
• sweet
• special
• darling
• dear
• adored
• pet
• favored
• fond
• fair-haired
• appreciated
• treasured
• white-headed
• admired
• revered
• prized
• esteemed
• preferred
• relished

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• despised
• disliked
• ignored
• forgotten
• hated
• detested
• abhorred
• disfavored
• loathed
• abandoned
• unbeloved
• alienated
• disdained
• unfavorite
• estranged
• execrated
• abominated

3

as in dear

having qualities that tend to make one loved

a precious friend for whom I would do anything

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dear
• adorable
• sweet
• beautiful
• lovely
• loved
• darling
• lovable
• endearing
• charming
• cherished
• beloved
• winning
• enchanting
• treasured
• attractive
• delightful
• lovesome
• desirable
• favorite
• winsome
• fascinating
• disarming
• admirable
• favored
• alluring
• appealing
• pleasant
• nice
• cheerful
• kind
• kissable
• embraceable
• entrancing
• engaging
• gracious
• reputable
• pleasing
• captivating
• likable
• friendly
• fetching
• respectable
• agreeable
• cordial
• affable
• good-natured
• genial
• good-tempered
• well-disposed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loathsome
• odious
• hateful
• unpleasant
• abominable
• detestable
• abhorrent
• horrible
• offensive
• wretched
• disagreeable
• unloved
• disgusting
• contemptible
• ugly
• nasty
• lousy
• heinous
• distasteful
• hideous
• monstrous
• grotesque
• unlovable
• frightful
• repulsive
• repugnant
• awful
• vile
• unattractive
• dreadful
• repellent
• obscene
• unsightly
• appalling
• shocking
• obnoxious
• scandalous
• horrid
• foul
• sickening
• revolting
• unlikable
• horrendous
• ill-favored
• ogreish
• nauseating
• noisome

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of precious

But although the mysterious connections between siblings are an area ripe for exploration, Herzog doesn’t seem all that interested beyond the quirk factor, making the film seem precious rather than perceptive. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026

In the 11-photo carousel post, Bliss shared her top tips for navigating the difficult time, including embracing the hard days, spending a lot of time outside and soaking up all the precious moments with her little one. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Combining unexpected items can make a lot of sense and save precious space in your backpack. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026

But the litigation cost the two companies precious time as rivals were building out their streaming platforms. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026