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Meaning of "preciously" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PRECIOUSLY

preciously  [ˈprɛʃəslɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PRECIOUSLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Preciously is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES PRECIOUSLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of preciously in the English dictionary

The first definition of preciously in the dictionary is in such a way as to be beloved, dear, or cherished. Other definition of preciously is in such a way as to be very costly or valuable. Preciously is also very fastidiously or affectedly, as in speech, manners, etc.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PRECIOUSLY


ambitiously
æmˈbɪʃəslɪ
anxiously
ˈæŋkʃəslɪ
audaciously
ɔːˈdeɪʃəslɪ
capriciously
kəˈprɪʃəslɪ
cautiously
ˈkɔːʃəslɪ
consciously
ˈkɒnʃəslɪ
contentiously
kənˈtɛnʃəslɪ
deliciously
dɪˈlɪʃəslɪ
expeditiously
ˌekspɪˈdɪʃəslɪ
ferociously
fəˈrəʊʃəslɪ
graciously
ˈɡreɪʃəslɪ
lusciously
ˈlʌʃəslɪ
maliciously
məˈlɪʃəslɪ
salaciously
səˈleɪʃəslɪ
self-righteously
ˌsɛlfˈraɪtʃəslɪ
subconsciously
ˌsʌbˈkɒnʃəslɪ
surreptitiously
ˌsʌrəpˈtɪʃəslɪ
suspiciously
səˈspɪʃəslɪ
unconsciously
ʌnˈkɒnʃəslɪ
viciously
ˈvɪʃəslɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PRECIOUSLY

precinct police
precinct station
precinct worker
precincts
preciosities
preciosity
precious
precious coral
precious metal
precious stone
preciousness
precipe
precipice
precipiced
precipitability
precipitable
precipitance
precipitancy
precipitant
precipitantly

WORDS THAT END LIKE PRECIOUSLY

anonymously
continuously
curiously
dangerously
deviously
enormously
famously
generously
hilariously
marvellously
meticulously
obviously
outrageously
previously
ridiculously
seriously
simultaneously
spontaneously
tremendously
unanimously
vigorously

Synonyms and antonyms of preciously in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «preciously» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PRECIOUSLY

Find out the translation of preciously to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of preciously from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «preciously» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

珍贵
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

preciosamente
570 millions of speakers

English

preciously
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

preciously
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عزيزا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

драгоценно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

preciosamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

preciously
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

précieusement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Berharga
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

kostbar
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

気難しく
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

귀하게
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Preciously
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mỉ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

preciously
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मौल्यवान
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

preciously
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

preziosamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

preciously
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

дорогоцінне
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

prețios
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πολύτιμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kosbare
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

preciously
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

preciously
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of preciously

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PRECIOUSLY»

The term «preciously» is regularly used and occupies the 78.888 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PRECIOUSLY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about preciously

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2 QUOTES WITH «PRECIOUSLY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word preciously.
1
Zachary Levi
Fans will treat something preciously if they're given the opportunity to do so.
2
Menachem Mendel Schneerson
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.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PRECIOUSLY»

Discover the use of preciously in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to preciously and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Annual Report of the Board of State Charities and ...
Preciously. Tot. Total K*>. Preciously. Tot. TIME cIF COMMITMENT. 1830. Preciously January 27.... 311.. February 27 236.. March 22 April May June July 21. . 27... 47.. 55. . . Total. .338 .263 343. . . .365 .292... 313 .390.... 417 .443.... 490 .502.
Rhode Island. Board of State Charities and Corrections, 1880
2
Wisdom Science
LIVING. LIFE. PRECIOUSLY. Persuade me I am nothing without the presence of aliveness. Torture my desire to know with evidences of natural innate instinciveness, providing my intuitive perceptions. Insight becomes my favored choice in ...
Norman Edgar Wengert, 2009
3
The Ultimate Guide to Network Marketing: 37 Top Network ...
37 Top Network Marketing Income-Earners Share Their Most Preciously Guarded Secrets to Building Extreme Wealth Joe Rubino. This book is dedicated to the network marketing leaders, trainers, and experts who generously shared their ...
Joe Rubino, 2011
4
Reconstructing Clothes For Dummies
Preciously. Painted. Cuffs. These painted cuffs are a great project for nonsewers. The minimal sewing involved can easily be replaced by no-sew hem tape or by just leaving a raw edge! Years ago I actually used to seal my raw edges by ...
Miranda Caroligne Burns, 2011
5
A Practical Dictionary of the French and English Languages ...
Pré, s. m. 1. meadow; 2. (port.) теш!. Préalable, adj. 1. previous ; ï.prevtous- ly mctssary. Préalable, s. m. necessary preliminary. Au — , preciously. Préalablement, adv. preciously. Préambule, a. m. preamble. Préau, s. in. yard. PrÉB UNDE, s. í.
Léon Contanseau, 1884
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Gallic War
Ъ« In time : Before, preciously to [akin to Sans. ati, beyond " ; Gr. ¿vтi, " over against "]. ant-ëa, adv. [prob, for ant- eam ; fr. ant-e, " before " ; earn, ace. sing. fem. of pron. is, " this, that "] (" Before this or that " time) Formerly, preciously, once .
Julius Caesar, John Tahourdin White, 1887
7
An English and Telugu Dictionary Explaining the English ...
PRECIOUSLY. PRECURSOR. in the war dSxXzxtr* «r»§6 ^jZy-^rzHoti r m ap^ s&u; this is a precious book ^a 8?g rociously, adv. W aSyejeajo -tt>, e»S3xTr». ' rcciousness, n. t»^r-°o^S. lecipice, prec'i-piie, w. 8o2So ©SoterfoSJ ^-"fc |e>S», 458, ...
Charles Philip Brown, M. Venkata Ratnam, 1895
8
Hell's Too Good for Some People: A Memoir
Join the two brothers as they overcome the missteps, mishaps, and misadventures in Hell's Too Good For Some People.
Larry Ivan Vass, 2010
9
Burlesques
Captain Tagrag was my opponent, and preciously we poked each other, till, prancing about, I put my foot on my horse's petticoat behind, and down I came, getting a thrust from the Captain, at the same time, that almost broke my shoulder -bone ...
William Makepeace Thackeray, Richard Doyle, 1869
10
The Works of William Shakespeare
The time 'twixt six and now Must by us both be spent most preciously. Ari. Is there more toil? Since thou dost give me pains, Let me remember thee what thou hast promis'd, Which is not yet perform'd me. Pro. How now! moody? What is't thou ...
William Shakespeare, Charles Cowden Clarke, Mary Cowden Clarke, 1874

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PRECIOUSLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term preciously is used in the context of the following news items.
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Moms worried they may never see photos of newborns from …
On her website, Barlow vows to capture preciously fleeting moments in time, preserving memories for generations to come. “He was born on ... «FOX31 Denver, Jul 15»
2
August promises and contenders: UNF for 5 points in 5 years; JVP …
The JVP manifesto for the August election is preciously entitled "The Accord of Conscience." It marks the Party's break from its violent origins ... «The Island.lk, Jul 15»
3
Ancient Microbes Found Alive Deep Beneath the Ocean Floor
Typically, a soil sample contains billions of microorganisms. There's obviously preciously little life at these depths—but there's life nonetheless. «io9, Jul 15»
4
Exeter 1, Sheffield United 2 Match Report: Adkins' blueprint begins …
Especially as preciously talented youngsters Adams and Diego De Girolamo, together with new signing Martyn Woolford, can also operate in ... «Worksop Today, Jul 15»
5
'Phoenix' movie review -- 3 stars
... her long-lost husband Johnny (Ronald Zehrfeld), who does not recognize her, that further renders obsolete her most preciously held truths. «amNY, Jul 15»
6
Glimmerglass Festival: no better place for The Magic Flute and …
She makes a second historical point, sharing that it's only post-Second World War that singing in the “original language” became so preciously ... «DC Theatre Scene, Jul 15»
7
Greece is all Greek to me
... I suspect, given out in businesses that aren't staffed by their owners), I have kept as preciously as if they were shards of ancient pottery. «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
8
Portsmouth lawyer Joe Plaia running for Police Commission
Plaia twice preciously ran for Rockingham County attorney. In 2013, he lost a challenge to then-incumbent James Reams. Last April he ran ... «Seacoastonline.com, Jul 15»
9
Veterans for Peace
The misdirection of economic resources, of preciously needed human productive energy, is yet another. Researchers at Oil Change ... «Las Vegas Informer, Jul 15»
10
Now Playing: Friday, July 24, through Thursday, July 30
... chaos is manic, to be sure, and it holds your attention, but this Happy Madison production is preciously low on jokes – or rather, good jokes. «River Cities Reader, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
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