preciousness

• Nom désignant la qualité de ce qui est extrêmement précieux, très cher ou ayant une grande valeur, souvent en raison de sa rareté ou de son importance sentimentale.

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

indénombrable

1. High monetary valueB2formal

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

   Grande valeur monétaire

   • 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.

   Synonymescostlinessdearnessexpensivenessvaluablenessvalueworth

   Antonymescheapnessinexpensivenessworthlessness

2. Inestimable valueB2formal

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

   Caractère inestimable

   • 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.

   Synonymesinvaluablenesspricelessnessvaluablenessvalueworth

   Antonymescheapnessinsignificancetrivialityvaluelessnessworthlessness

3. Affected refinementC1formalbritish

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

   Préciosité

   • 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.

   Synonymesaffectationaffectednessartificialityoverrefinementpreciositypretentiousness

   Antonymesartlessnessnaturalnessplainnesssimplicityunaffectedness