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pre·cious·ly
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Princeton's WordNet
precious, preciouslyadverb
extremely
"there is precious little time left"
Wiktionary
preciouslyadverb
In a precious manner.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Preciouslyadverb
Etymology: from precious.
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preciously
Preciously is an adverb form of the adjective "precious." It typically refers to something done in a way that is highly valued, cherished, prized, or regarded as rare or unique. This can include actions performed with great care due to the potential of damage or loss, or with profound attention because of admiration or affection.
Webster Dictionary
Preciouslyadverb
in a precious manner; expensively; extremely; dearly. Also used ironically
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of preciously in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of preciously in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of preciously in a Sentence
But it will take time for the implications to become clear, with demand-driven price pressure still preciously scarce and stronger wage gains yet to materialize, it’s hard to see the BOJ rush towards tightening under a new governor.
At times we pick from our “extensive time experience” some enchanting moments that are cuddling in our mind. They are stolen moments from our durational perception and we are keen on holding them preciously in our memory’s Garden of Eden. ("Stolen moments" )
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