precious

adjective adverb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: pre-cious (2)
English Definition

Of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly

Example Sentence

Time is the most precious resource in our life.

US IPA /ˈpreΚƒΙ™s/
UK IPA /ˈpreΚƒΙ™s/

Synonyms

valuable priceless treasured dear costly

Antonyms

worthless cheap useless