Cherished: meaning, definitions and examples

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cherished

 

[ ˈtʃɛrɪʃt ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

cherished means valued, esteemed, or held dear. It is something that is deeply loved or treasured.

Synonyms

esteemed, treasured, valued

Examples of usage

  • She kept the cherished memories of her childhood close to her heart.
  • The cherished family heirloom was passed down from generation to generation.
Context #2 | Verb

action

cherished means to hold dear, feel fondness for, or care deeply about something or someone.

Synonyms

appreciate, treasure, value

Examples of usage

  • He cherished his time spent with his grandparents.
  • She cherished the moments they shared together.

Translations

Translations of the word "cherished" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estimado

🇮🇳 प्रिय

🇩🇪 geschätzt

🇮🇩 dihargai

🇺🇦 дорогий

🇵🇱 ceniony

🇯🇵 大切にされている

🇫🇷 chéri

🇪🇸 apreciado

🇹🇷 değerli

🇰🇷 소중한

🇸🇦 عزيز

🇨🇿 ceněný

🇸🇰 cenený

🇨🇳 珍惜的

🇸🇮 cenjen

🇮🇸 kært

🇰🇿 қымбат

🇬🇪 ძვირფასი

🇦🇿 dəyərli

🇲🇽 apreciado

Word origin

The word 'cherished' originated from the Old French word 'cherir', meaning 'to hold dear'. Over time, it has come to represent the deep affection and value placed on something or someone. The concept of cherishing has been prevalent in various cultures and has played a significant role in expressing love and appreciation.

See also: cherishing.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,348 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.