B2adjectiveemotionsrelationships
US/ˈtʃer.ɪʃt/
UK/ˈtʃer.ɪʃt/
loved and cared for deeply; very important to you
In context
This old photograph is one of my most cherished possessions.
Freedom of speech is a cherished right in our country.
She kept the letter as a cherished memory of her grandmother.
Words that go with cherished
adjective + noun
- cherished memoryThe trip is a cherished memory for all of us.
- cherished possessionHis guitar is his most cherished possession.
- cherished beliefThe study challenged a cherished belief.
- cherished dreamBecoming a doctor was her cherished dream.
- cherished traditionThe festival is a cherished tradition here.
adverb + adjective
- deeply cherishedIt is a deeply cherished family recipe.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a cherish memoryCorrect: a cherished memory