adj

cherished

CHEH-rihsht

adj

Held dear; treated as precious because of deep personal meaning.

"The ring was her most cherished possession."

"He has many cherished memories of that summer."

How to Use Cherished

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something someone loves and values very highly, usually for sentimental reasons.

Common pairings

cherished memory cherished possession cherished friend

more cherished comparative, most cherished superlative

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The ring was her most _____ possession.

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