cherished
Translation
cherished, treasured, valued
Examples
This is my most cherished possession.
This is my most cherished possession.
He spoke of his cherished memories of childhood.
He spoke of his cherished memories of childhood.
Grammar Patterns
a cherished ((noun)) a valued (noun) She keeps a cherished photo on her desk.
Similar Words
Synonyms: treasured, prized, valued; Antonyms: neglected, despised
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'cherish', from Old French 'cherir' (to hold dear).
Memory Tips
Something 'cherished' is something that has been held dear for a long time. It ends in '-ed' like a past action.