01 Word definition

precious

8 letters · 4 vowels · 4 consonants

Is PRECIOUS a word?

Yes. PRECIOUS is a 8-letter adjective. characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell PRECIOUS?

P-R-E-C-I-O-U-S

PRECIOUS contains 8 letters, begins with P, and ends with S.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

    a cherished friend

2adjective

  1. of high worth or cost

    diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones
Synonyms
cherishedtreasuredwanted
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends15points
Word length8letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is PRECIOUS spelled?

P1R2E3C4I5O6U7S8
Starts withPREFirst 3 letters
Ends withOUSLast 3 letters
Unique letters8No repeated letters
Vowel balance4 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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How do you spell PRECIOUS?

PRECIOUS is spelled P-R-E-C-I-O-U-S. It contains 8 letters.