precious

adj 1: characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; "a

cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a

treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted" [syn: {cherished},

{treasured}, {wanted}]

2: of high worth or cost; "diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and

emeralds are precious stones"

3: obviously contrived to charm; "an insufferably precious

performance"; "a child with intolerably cute mannerisms"

[syn: {cute}]

adv : (intensifier) extremely; "there is precious little time

left" [syn: {preciously}]