1. (

• cherished ,
• precious ,
• treasured ,
• wanted

) characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted" ;

2. (

• precious

) of high worth or cost; "diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones" ;

3. (

• valued ,
• precious

) held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature; "a valued friend"; "precious memories" ;

4. (

• cute ,
• precious

) obviously contrived to charm; "an insufferably precious performance"; "a child with intolerably cute mannerisms" ;

1. (

• precious ,
• preciously

) extremely; "there is precious little time left" ;