What is another word for preciously?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈɛʃəsli] (IPA)

Preciously is an adverb that describes something that is of great value, importance, or rarity. There are numerous synonyms for this word that can be used to convey a similar meaning, including valuable, precious, dear, cherished, treasured, priceless, esteemed, respected, honored, revered, and beloved. Each of these words evokes a sense of significance, worth, and esteem that can be attributed to something or someone. Whether referring to a treasured possession or a person held in high regard, using one of these synonyms for "preciously" can add depth and emotion to any piece of writing or conversation.

Usage examples for Preciously

It was not prized preciously,-there was too much of it and too urgently lavished,-but the lavishers were loved for it by two women neither dry-hearted nor world-hardened.
"Aurora the Magnificent"
Gertrude Hall
While these were unloaded a half-dozen eager natives hastened into their tents and hurriedly brought out their portions of the preciously preserved skins and ivories of the meagre summer hunt.
"The Eternal Maiden"
T. Everett Harré
Then Sir Gawain sprang up and said, Now have we all been fed by miracle with whatsoever food we thought of or desired; but with our eyes we have not seen the blessed vessel whence it came, so carefully and preciously it was concealed.
"The Legends Of King Arthur And His Knights"
James Knowles

Famous quotes with Preciously

  • Not only will this make you treat each moment more preciously, but you will be more patient with yourself and with others, recognizing that there are millions of moments on the path to any worthwhile achievement.
    Menachem Mendel Schneerson
  • At times we pick from our “extensive time experience” some enchanting moments that are cuddling in our mind. They are stolen moments from our durational perception and we are keen on holding them preciously in our memory’s Garden of Eden. ("Stolen moments" )
    Erik Pevernagie
  • Full preciously our Lord keepeth us when it seemeth to us that we are near forsaken and cast away for our sin and because we have deserved it. And because of meekness that we get hereby, we are raised well-high in God’s sight by His grace, with so great contrition, and also compassion, and true longing to God. Then they be suddenly delivered from sin and from pain, and taken up to bliss, and made even high saints.
    Julian of Norwich
  • If any such lover be in earth which is continually kept from falling, I know it not: for it was not shewed me. But this was shewed: that in falling and in rising we are ever preciously kept in one Love.
    Julian of Norwich

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