Prized Meaning in English
word · lemma: prize
ˈpɹaɪzd
PRYZD
pɹˈaɪz
PRYZD
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
That recipe is a prized family secret.
natural
After all these years, her prized medals still hang in her room.
natural