precious
//ˈpreʃəs//
Adjective
more preciousComparative
most preciousSuperlative
1
Of great value or high price; very valuable or costly.
Gold and diamonds are precious materials.
2
Highly valued and cherished, especially because of personal or emotional significance.
These photographs are precious to me because they remind me of my childhood.
3
Rare and worth a lot of money because of scarcity.
Precious metals like gold and platinum are used in jewelry.
4
Used ironically to express contempt or disdain for someone who is overly delicate or self-important.
Oh, I'm sorry if I disturbed your precious sleep.