preciousness

• 指珍贵、宝贵或具有很高价值的性质，常与稀有性或情感上的重要性相关。也可以指昂贵、珍爱的特质。

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

不可数

1. High monetary valueB2formal

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

   高昂的货币价值

   • 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.

   同义词costlinessdearnessexpensivenessvaluablenessvalueworth

   反义词cheapnessinexpensivenessworthlessness

2. Inestimable valueB2formal

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

   珍贵

   • 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.

   同义词invaluablenesspricelessnessvaluablenessvalueworth

   反义词cheapnessinsignificancetrivialityvaluelessnessworthlessness

3. Affected refinementC1formalbritish

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

   做作

   • 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.

   同义词affectationaffectednessartificialityoverrefinementpreciositypretentiousness

   反义词artlessnessnaturalnessplainnesssimplicityunaffectedness