Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

PRECIOUS

cheap

The most appropriate antonym of the word "precious" is cheap.

• Precious means of great value or worth.
• Cheap means having a low price or value.

The other words in the list are not antonyms of "precious".

• Costly means having a high price or value.
• Simple means not elaborate or complicated.
• Rare means not often found or occurring.