Best
Best adjective - (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities.
Precious
Precious adjective - Commanding a large price.
Best and precious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Best" instead an adjective "Precious".
Nearby Words: preciously, preciosity
Both words in one sentence
- Loved I Not Honor More: Hector, when his wife Andromache begs him not to fight: "Life every man holds dear, but the brave man Holds honor far more precious-dear than life." Love Triangle The Matchmaker: Pandarus tries his best to be one between Troilus and Cressida.
Source: Theatre / Troilus and Cressida -
It would be the best weapon if it didn't use 2-3 bullets per firing which is wasteful on precious ammo.
Source: Video Game / This War of Mine -
This is the only way to achieve the best ending, in which Rapunzel can be with both her precious sister and her betrothed, Ross.
Source: Videogame / Dark Parables
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