prized — Highly valued and treasured; regarded as very precious or important.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Highly valued and treasured; regarded as very precious or important.
Pronunciation (IPA): /praɪzd/
Korean meaning: 소중히 여기는, 귀중한
Korean pronunciation: 프라이즈드 (강세: 프라)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's prized cookie recipe is so secret, even the FBI couldn't crack it!
- The museum's most prized artifact is a 3,000-year-old ancient vase.
- His prized parking spot was closer to the office than some people's apartments.
prized
ADJECTIVE//praɪzd//
Highly valued and treasured; regarded as very precious or important.
Highly valued and treasured; regarded as very precious or important.
The most prized treasure was disguised, leaving him surprised!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle French 'pris' meaning 'value' or 'price.' The verb 'prize' developed from this, meaning 'to value highly,' and 'prized' became the past participle used as an adjective meaning 'highly valued.'
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My grandmother's prized cookie recipe is so secret, even the FBI couldn't crack it!”
“The museum's most prized artifact is a 3,000-year-old ancient vase.”
“His prized parking spot was closer to the office than some people's apartments.”
“The chef's prized knife has been passed down through three generations.”
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