CEFR C1

preciousness

noun

Meaning

The quality of being highly valuable, cherished, or beloved, often due to rarity, sentimental attachment, or delicate nature.

Examples

She spoke about her grandmother's locket with a deep awareness of its preciousness.
The preciousness of the moment was captured perfectly in the quiet, shared smile between the two friends.

Synonyms: value, worth, rarity, cherishedness

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preciousness (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈprɛʃəsnəs/

Definition

The quality of being highly valuable, cherished, or beloved, often due to rarity, sentimental attachment, or delicate nature.

Examples

She spoke about her grandmother's locket with a deep awareness of its preciousness.
The preciousness of the moment was captured perfectly in the quiet, shared smile between the two friends.
Collectors often lose sight of the inherent beauty of an object by focusing solely on its monetary preciousness.

Synonyms of preciousness

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