precious

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

• characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
  • "children are precious"
• of high worth or cost
  • "diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones"
• held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature
  • "precious memories"
• obviously contrived to charm
  • "an insufferably precious performance"

Adverb

• extremely
  • "there is precious little time left"

Synonyms

cherished, cute, preciously, treasured, valued, wanted