adj
treasured
TREH-zhuhd
Treasured (adj) means Highly valued, especially for personal or sentimental reasons. Example: “The watch was his most treasured possession.”
adj
1
Highly valued, especially for personal or sentimental reasons.
"The watch was his most treasured possession."
How to use treasured
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTreasured describes something you hold especially dear.
Common pairings
treasured memory
treasured possession
treasured friend
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more treasured
- Superlative
- most treasured
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The watch was his most _____ possession.
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Rhymes for treasured
uncured
figured
injured
assured
secured
insured
scoured
coloured
captured
favoured
tortured
measured
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Frequently asked questions
What does “treasured” mean?
The word “treasured” means highly valued, especially for personal or sentimental reasons. In plain terms, treasured describes something you hold especially dear.
How do you pronounce “treasured”?
“Treasured” is pronounced TREH-zhuhd (/ˈtɹɛʒɚd/ in IPA).
How do you use “treasured” in a sentence?
Here is “treasured” used in a sentence: “The watch was his most treasured possession.”
What part of speech is “treasured”?
“Treasured” is an adjective.
