preciousness

• Существительное, обозначающее качество быть высоко ценимым, дорогим или имеющим большую ценность, часто связанное с редкостью или сентиментальной важностью.

A noun referring to the quality of being highly valued, cherished, or of great worth, often associated with rarity or sentimental importance.

uncountable

1. High monetary valueB2formal

   The quality of being very expensive or having a great financial worth.

   Высокая денежная стоимость

   • The preciousness of the diamond was evident in its flawless cut.
   • Collectors often debate the preciousness of rare coins.
   • The preciousness of the artifact made it a target for thieves.

   Synonymscostlinessdearnessexpensivenessvaluablenessvalueworth

   Antonymscheapnessinexpensivenessworthlessness

2. Inestimable valueB2formal

   The quality of being extremely valuable or cherished, often beyond monetary measure.

   Бесценность

   • The preciousness of their friendship was something money could not buy.
   • She understood the preciousness of every moment spent with her family.
   • The preciousness of life is a theme in many philosophical works.

   Synonymsinvaluablenesspricelessnessvaluablenessvalueworth

   Antonymscheapnessinsignificancetrivialityvaluelessnessworthlessness

3. Affected refinementC1formalbritish

   The quality of being overly refined, fastidious, or affected in manner or taste.

   Манерность

   • His speech had a certain preciousness that some found off-putting.
   • The decor of the room was criticized for its excessive preciousness.
   • Her preciousness about the details slowed down the entire project.

   Synonymsaffectationaffectednessartificialityoverrefinementpreciositypretentiousness

   Antonymsartlessnessnaturalnessplainnesssimplicityunaffectedness