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precious in Italian

precious in Italian is prezioso, adorato, unico — precious means of great value or worth.

precious in Italian

prezioso
adj
Of high value or worth.
prezioso
adj
Regarded with love or tenderness.
adorato
adj
Regarded with love or tenderness.
unico
adj
Regarded with love or tenderness.

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."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "precious" in Italian?

"precious" in Italian is prezioso, adorato, unico. precious means: Of great value or worth.

How do you use "precious" in a sentence?

Example: "Clean water is a precious resource in that part of the world." In Italian, "precious" is prezioso, adorato, unico.

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

Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "precious": prezioso, adorato, unico.

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