preciously

Meanings

• adverb

  Used to describe something that is treated with great care and value; very carefully and attentively.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with preciously
beautifully , carefully , lovely , rarely , seldomly , tenderly

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Variants

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preciously

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Etymology

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From old French precieusement, from precier to ask for, request, pray, from prier to ask, request, pray; see pray. Precious is from the same root.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'precious' is derived from the Old French word 'precieux', which means 'valuable' or 'costly'.

2. The word 'preciously' was first used in English in the 14th century.

3. In literature, the use of the word 'preciously' can be seen in works such as Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'.

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Related Concepts

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1. value: The importance or worth of something, often determined by its usefulness, rarity, or desirability.

2. sentimentality: An excessive emotional response or expression, often considered to be overly emotional or maudlin.

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Culture

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The word 'preciously' is often used to describe something that is valued highly, whether it be a material object, an experience, or a memory. It can also be used to describe someone's mannerisms or speech. In literature, 'preciously' has been used to convey a sense of sentimentality or over-attachment to something.

How to Memorize "preciously"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a precious object, such as a diamond or a family heirloom, and imagine the care and attention it has received over the years.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'preciously' with the idea of something being carefully and lovingly treated.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'precious as gold' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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