precious

Of high cost or worth; valuable.

Highly esteemed; cherished.

Dear; beloved.

Affectedly dainty or overrefined.

Thoroughgoing; unmitigated.

One who is dear or beloved; a darling.

Used as an intensive.

Very; exceedingly; extremely.

Of great price; costly; having a high money-value.

Of great worth; held in high esteem; intrinsically valuable.