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precious in Greek

precious in Greek is πολύτιμος, επιτηδευμένος — precious means of great value or worth.

precious in Greek

πολύτιμος
adj
Pronounced: polytimos
επιτηδευμένος
adj
Pronounced: epitidevmenos
(pejorative) Contrived to be cute or charming.

What does "precious" mean?

  1. adjective Of great value or worth.
    "Clean water is a precious resource in that part of the world."
  2. adjective Deeply loved or cherished.
    "Every moment with his newborn daughter felt precious."
  3. adjective Overly fussy, delicate, or affected — used somewhat critically.
    "His writing style got a bit precious in places, full of ornate turns of phrase."
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precious in a sentence

  • Clean water is a precious resource in that part of the world.
  • She kept the letters as her most precious possessions.
  • Every moment with his newborn daughter felt precious.
  • His writing style got a bit precious in places, full of ornate turns of phrase.

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What is "precious" in Greek?

"precious" in Greek is πολύτιμος, επιτηδευμένος. precious means: Of great value or worth.

How do you pronounce πολύτιμος?

"precious" in Greek is πολύτιμος, pronounced "polytimos".

How do you use "precious" in a sentence?

Example: "Clean water is a precious resource in that part of the world." In Greek, "precious" is πολύτιμος, επιτηδευμένος.

Are there other ways to say "precious" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "precious": πολύτιμος, επιτηδευμένος.

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