Hyphenation of PRECIOUS

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word PRECIOUS? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

PRE-CIOUS

Definitions of PRECIOUS:

1.
Characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
A cherished friend Children are precious A treasured heirloom So good to feel wanted
2.
Of high worth or cost
Diamonds
3.
Sapphires
4.
Rubies
5.
And emeralds are precious stones
6.
Held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature
A valued friend Precious memories
7.
Obviously contrived to charm
An insufferably precious performance A child with intolerably cute mannerisms
8.
Extremely
There is precious little time left

Synonyms of PRECIOUS:

adj cherished, treasured, wanted, loved
adj valuable
adj cute, artful
adv preciously

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