treasured

adjective

UK /ˈtreʒ.əd/

US /ˈtreʒ.ɚd/

Something treasured is very special to you and you love it a lot.

She keeps her treasured necklace in a small box.

SYNONYMS

cherished prized beloved precious valued

RELATED WORDS

treasure treasury treasurer treasure chest

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Kept carefully because it is valuable or important.

The museum shows treasured old letters from long ago.

3. Remembered with love and happiness.

Summer at grandma's house is a treasured memory for him.

4. Past tense of treasure, meaning to keep something safe because you care about it.

He treasured every drawing his little sister made.