adj Uncommon

prized

pryzd

Prized (adj) means Regarded as very valuable or precious. Example: “The painting was his most prized possession.”

adj

Regarded as very valuable or precious.

"The painting was his most prized possession."

"She kept her prized collection of vinyl records in mint condition."

How to use prized

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTreasured and highly valued.

Common pairings

prized possession most prized

more prized comparative, most prized superlative

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What does “prized” mean?

The word “prized” means regarded as very valuable or precious. In plain terms, treasured and highly valued.

How do you pronounce “prized”?

“Prized” is pronounced pryzd (/pɹaɪzd/ in IPA).

How do you use “prized” in a sentence?

Here is “prized” used in a sentence: “The painting was his most prized possession.”

What part of speech is “prized”?

“Prized” is an adjective.

Is “prized” a common word?

“Prized” is an uncommon word in modern English.