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UK
/tɹˈɛʒəd/
]
[ US /ˈtɹɛʒɝd/ ]
[ US /ˈtɹɛʒɝd/ ]
ADJECTIVE
-
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
a treasured heirloom
a cherished friend
children are precious
so good to feel wanted
How To Use treasured In A Sentence
- The years of youth are given to us only once by the Creator, to be treasured while possessed.
- The only factor preventing major incursions into treasured civil liberties is the resistance of the population at large - and, for the moment at least, the public appear to be acquiescing in the government's plans.
- You do not behave like that in our most treasured house of the people. The Sun
- Tattooed crosses, icons and parts of the Sacred Land are all talismans and amulets which are treasured with respect.
- Madison’s Main Street is treasured for its art cinema and an independent bookshop that plays host to top authors and bejewels its heavy wooden cases with staff-scrawled book recommendations. Beauty and the Beach
- At auction, cherished memories are trashed as treasured possessions are sifted and ascribed their price in the name of the bottom line.
- The cathedral is now a vibrant and living component of the cultural and religious life of Waterford city and is one of our most treasured architectural gems.
- Although not hugely valuable, they were both treasured family heirlooms.
- What's more, treasured wood was decorated with bone, jade, gold, bronze and shells adding to the value.
- Michelle and dad Tony brought her home for five treasured days over Christmas so the family could be together.