cherished
CHEH-rihsht
Cherished (adj) means Held dear; treated as precious because of deep personal meaning. Example: “The ring was her most cherished possession.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something someone loves and values very highly, usually for sentimental reasons.
Common pairings
cherished memory
cherished possession
cherished friend
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more cherished
- Superlative
- most cherished
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The ring was her most _____ possession.
Related words
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.
