cherished

adj.

1.

deeply loved or valued.

Adj.	1.	cherished - characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted" Synonyms: precious, treasured, wanted
	2.	cherished - thought of and clung to fondly or reverentially Synonyms: held dear

loved, precious, treasured, wanted