cherished

cherished

adjective

Definition of CHERISHED

granted special treatment or attention <a cherished heirloom that has been in the family for generations>

Synonyms beloved, cherished, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite, fond, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-headed

Related Words admired, adored, appreciated, esteemed, relished, revered; prized, treasured; preferred

Near Antonyms abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated, loathed, unfavorite; abandoned, forgotten, ignored; alienated, estranged

Antonyms unbeloved