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Webster 1913 Edition


Preciously

Pre′cious-ly

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adv.
In a precious manner; expensively; extremely; dearly. Also used ironically.

Webster 1828 Edition


Preciously

PRE'CIOUSLY

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adv.
Valuably; to a great price.
1.
Contemptibly; in irony.

Definition 2024


preciously

preciously

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Adverb

preciously (comparative more preciously, superlative most preciously)

  1. In a precious manner.