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prized

 

[ praษชzd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

highly valued

Highly valued or cherished. Something that is prized is considered extremely important or desirable.

Synonyms

cherished, esteemed, treasured, valued

Examples of usage

  • The family heirloom was a prized possession.
  • She won a prestigious award for her prized work in the field.
  • The artist's prized painting was displayed in the gallery.
Context #2 | Verb

regarded with great value

To regard or treat with great value or affection. To consider something as highly important or desirable.

Synonyms

appreciate, esteem, treasure, value

Examples of usage

  • He prized his collection of rare books.
  • She prized honesty above all other virtues.
  • They prized her opinion in decision-making.

Translations

Translations of the word "prized" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น valioso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‚เคฒเฅเคฏเคตเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geschรคtzt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berharga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ั–ะฝะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ceniony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฒด้‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prรฉcieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ valioso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deฤŸerli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ท€์ค‘ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซู…ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cenฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cennรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็่ดต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cenjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรฝrmรฆtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะฝะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒคแƒแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qiymษ™tli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ valioso

Etymology

The word 'prized' comes from the Middle English word 'prisen', which means 'to set high value on, prize, esteem'. It originated from the Old French word 'prisier', meaning 'to set a price on'. The concept of valuing something highly has been an essential part of human history, with prized possessions often symbolizing status, wealth, and emotional significance.

See also: overprize, prizefighter, prizefighting, prizing.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,844, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.