Precious
Precious adjective - Granted special treatment or attention.
Usage example: parents who refuse to hear the slightest criticism of their precious children
Preferred and precious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preferred" instead an adjective "Precious".
Nearby Words: preciously, preciosity
Preferred
Preferred adjective - Singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking.
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Precious and preferred are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Precious" instead an adjective "Preferred".
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