adj
Uncommon
prized
pryzd
Prized (adj) means Regarded as very valuable or precious. Example: “The painting was his most prized possession.”
adj
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishTreasured and highly valued.
Common pairings
prized possession
most prized
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more prized
- Superlative
- most prized
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The painting was his most _____ possession.
Rhymes for prized
sized
baptized
utilized
notarized
polarized
civilized
idealized
organized
oversized
localized
motorized
mobilized
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Frequently asked questions
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.
