preciously

adverb

pre·​cious·​ly ˈpre-shəs-lē How to pronounce preciously (audio)
1
: in a precious manner
2

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This does little, preciously little to explain what was actually going on. Errol Morris, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024 This 150-room hotel straddles two private beaches and preciously guards its boutique feel, maintaining a historic charm that feels unique among island accommodations. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024 It’s no longer constrained by human availability or physical limits, allowing businesses to scale their operations while driving down costs and improving responsiveness, or by geographical limits — opening opportunities preciously limited by location. Marc Benioff, TIME, 25 Nov. 2024 This was actually a pivotal moment in the contest; a preciously rare France counter, something Portugal had rallied against all game. Amy Lawrence, The Athletic, 5 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for preciously 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of preciously was in the 14th century

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“Preciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preciously. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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