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

Worthy’s speed and pre-snap motion provide precious eye candy to open space for Rice, Kelce and Walker. — Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

Many companies sell gold coins, including APMEX and JM Bullion, which offer a wide variety of precious metals and affordable — and sometimes free — shipping. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Each piece is unique, made with tools such as vintage letterpress stamps, Japanese glass seed beads, and the maker’s personal collection of precious and semiprecious stones. — Rs Editors, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026

The larger share of drivers over the age of 65 are Baby Boomers, who made precious few appearances in the survey highlights, despite scoring high marks for credibility in the UK, specifically. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 1 July 2026