adj B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

cherished

CHEH-rihsht

Cherished (adj) means Held dear; treated as precious because of deep personal meaning. Example: “The ring was her most cherished possession.”

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

Word forms

more cherished comparative, most cherished superlative

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Rhymes for cherished

fished famished vanished polished punished finished banished furnished published nourished anguished tarnished

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cherished” mean?

The word “cherished” means held dear; treated as precious because of deep personal meaning. In plain terms, describes something someone loves and values very highly, usually for sentimental reasons.

How do you pronounce “cherished”?

“Cherished” is pronounced CHEH-rihsht (/ˈt͡ʃɛɹɪʃt/ in IPA).

How do you use “cherished” in a sentence?

Here is “cherished” used in a sentence: “The ring was her most cherished possession.”

What part of speech is “cherished”?

“Cherished” is an adjective.

Is “cherished” a common word?

“Cherished” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.