preciously Definition
- 1in a way that is of great value or highly cherished
- 2in a way that is overly fastidious or affected
Using preciously: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "preciously" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She held her mother's necklace preciously in her hand.
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The artist worked preciously on the details of the painting.
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He spoke preciously, using words that were too fancy for the occasion.
preciously Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: preciously in Brief
The adverb 'preciously' [ˈpreʃəsli] can mean 'in a way that is of great value or highly cherished,' as in 'She held her mother's necklace preciously in her hand.' It can also mean 'in a way that is overly fastidious or affected,' as in 'He spoke preciously, using words that were too fancy for the occasion.'
