cherished

Definition of Cherished in English :

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

Example Sentences:
'a cherished friend'
'children are precious'
'a treasured heirloom'
'so good to feel wanted'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Cherished

adjective

1.

clung to, esp when fulfilment is unlikely

the cherished dream of a world without wars

2.

treasured

He described the picture as his most cherished possession.

3.

highly valued, honoured, and respected

a weekend at home, a cherished privilege that presents itself only every so often

UN membership would destroy his country's cherished neutrality

Freud called into question some deeply cherished beliefs.

tr.v. cher·ished, cher·ish·ing, cher·ish·es

1. To treat with affection and tenderness; hold dear: cherish one's family; fine rugs that are cherished by their owners.

2. To keep fondly in mind; treasure: cherish a memory. See Synonyms at appreciate.