Meaning & use
cherished
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Held dear or treated as very precious and loved.
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The necklace was her most cherished possession, passed down from her grandmother.
They spent a cherished afternoon together before he left for college.
A note on using this word
Often used with memories, relationships, and possessions to emphasize deep emotional value rather than monetary worth.
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Words with an opposite meaning
despised
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