preciousness

• Cualidad de ser muy valioso, apreciado o querido, a menudo por su rareza, belleza o importancia sentimental o afectiva.

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

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1. High monetary valueB2formal

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

   Elevado valor monetario

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscostlinessdearnessexpensivenessvaluablenessvalueworth

   Antónimoscheapnessinexpensivenessworthlessness

2. Inestimable valueB2formal

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

   inestimable valor

   • 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.

   Sinónimosinvaluablenesspricelessnessvaluablenessvalueworth

   Antónimoscheapnessinsignificancetrivialityvaluelessnessworthlessness

3. Affected refinementC1formalbritish

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

   Refinamiento afectado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaffectationaffectednessartificialityoverrefinementpreciositypretentiousness

   Antónimosartlessnessnaturalnessplainnesssimplicityunaffectedness