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treasured

adj · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈtɹɛʒəd/
  • General-American: /ˈtɹɛʒɚd/
  • General-American, sometimes: [ˈt͡ʃɹɛʒ-]
  • CMU ARPABET: T R EH1 ZH ER0 D Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

Valued; especially, having a personal value.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: esteemed, priceless, admired, applauded, blessed, distinguished, eminent, feared, gloriful, glorious, honoured, illustrious, reputable, respected, revered, sacred, treasured, valued, venerated, well-regarded, worthy

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

simple past and past participle of treasure

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, participle, past

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a cherished friend
  • children are precious
  • a treasured heirloom
  • so good to feel wanted

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cherished, precious, wanted

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English treasure Old English -ed Proto-Indo-European *-h2 Proto-Indo-European *-éh2 Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Indo-European *-eh2tos Proto-Germanic *-ōdaz Old English -od Middle English -ed English -ed English treasured From treasure + -ed.