treasured
UK: ˈtreʒəd | US: ˈtreʒərd
adj. highly valued or cherished
vt. (past tense of "treasure") regarded as precious; kept carefully
The word "treasure" originates from the Old French "tresor," derived from the Latin "thesaurus" (meaning "hoard, treasury"), which itself comes from the Greek "thēsauros" (storehouse). The suffix "-ed" marks the past participle form, turning the noun/verb into an adjective describing something valued or preserved. The evolution reflects the transition from physical wealth ("treasure") to emotional or symbolic value ("treasured").
The locket contained a treasured photo of her grandmother.
His treasured collection of vintage stamps was displayed in a glass case.
She treasured the handwritten letters from her childhood friend.
The ancient artifact is treasured by the local community.
Time spent with family is deeply treasured.