PRECIOUS — 8 letter word
precious
The word precious has 8 letters: P, R, E, C, I, O, U, S. It contains 4 vowels and 4 consonants. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 in Words With Friends. As a adverb, it means "extremely".
8 letter word "precious": P R E C I O U S — adverb
Scrabble score: 12 Words With Friends score: 15
Letter analysis of precious
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| R | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| E | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| C | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| I | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| O | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| U | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| S | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
4 vowels, 4 consonants, 8 unique letters
Definition of precious
adverb
- extremely "there is precious little time left" Synonyms: bloody
adjective
- obviously contrived to charm "an insufferably precious performance" Synonyms: cute
- characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for Synonyms: cherished, treasured, wanted
- of high worth or cost "diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones"
- held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature
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