🇬🇧🇪🇸 cherished - querido : English Lesson
adjective
Meaning of "cherished" ("querido"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
When something is cherished, it is loved, cared for, and treated as very special, like a favorite toy, a best friend, or a memory you want to keep forever.
Grandpa’s cherished nap time is ruined every time my little brother practices the tuba.
Dad’s cherished snack drawer is so important he guards it like a dragon protecting treasure.
Grandma’s cherished cookie recipe is locked in a secret box, and I’m pretty sure there are more security steps than at the airport.
My little sister’s cherished rock collection has its own shelf, labels, and bedtime story.
Our cherished family photo shows my baby brother crying, me sneezing, and Dad blinking, but Mom says it’s ‘perfect.’
She opened a small box and lifted a cherished scarf, smelling sunlight and dust. She smoothed a cherished photograph, smiled, and tucked a cherished locket under her shirt. She wrapped a cherished blanket around the sleepy cat and set a cherished wooden toy by the bed. Quietly satisfied, she closed the box and breathed.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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