Prized Meaning in English
word · lemma: prize
Definition
Describes something that is highly valued, cherished, or considered very important by someone.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used before nouns ('prized possession', 'prized recipe'). Formal in tone; often refers to something rare or with special meaning, not just expensive. Do not confuse with 'prize' (a reward).
Spanish: preciado - valiosoPortuguese (BR): valorizado - estimadoPortuguese (PT): valorizado - estimadoChinese (Simplified): 珍贵的 - 宝贵的Chinese (Traditional): 珍貴的 - 寶貴的Hindi: बहुमूल्य - क़ीमतीArabic: ثمين - مُقدَّرBengali: অত্যন্ত মূল্যবান - সযত্নে রক্ষিতRussian: драгоценный - высоко ценимыйJapanese: 大切な - 貴重なVietnamese: quý giá - được trân trọngKorean: 소중한 - 귀중한Turkish: çok değerli - çok kıymetliUrdu: قیمتی - عزیزIndonesian: sangat berharga - sangat dihargai
Example Sentences
This is my prized watch from my grandfather.
basic
She keeps her prized book on the top shelf.
basic
The painting is a prized possession of the museum.
basic
His prized guitar has been with him since college.
natural
After all these years, her prized medals still hang in her room.
natural
That recipe is a prized family secret.
natural