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prized

prized

42 3.4
Very valuable to someone because they care about it
  • adjective
  • /praɪzd/
: valioso
  • My grandmother's quilt is one of my most prized belongings, full of memories and love.
  • my prized possession

So this is really one of my most prized house plants.

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Examples

  • I want you to bring me back your dad's most prized possession.

  • One of these coins is a legitimate, highly prized American quarter.

  • And that was like his most prized possession.

  • God sings through songs that touch the heart, and none are prized save these.

  • So why, why was the vaccine so prized over everything?

  • All right, so most prized possession, my artwork.

  • Let me know what your most prized possession is, what pop you are the proudest of.

  • Some remnants still exist today and are highly prized treasures.

  • And let me tell you, those shoes, as crazy as you're going to think I am, are some of my most prized possessions because they're only for me.

  • He's a linchpin in the mixed martial arts community and a prized UFC commentator.

Synonyms

loved
vsprized
518 1.0

A person or thing that someone cares about very much

covers emotional care but also wider special importance
beloved
vsprized
353 2.1

Very much loved, often for a long time

includes special importance beyond just personal love
valuable
vsprized
241 2.3

Worth a lot of money, like a painting or necklace

focuses on special importance beyond monetary or use value
precious
vsprized
81 4.1

Very valuable because it is rare or expensive

is broader, meaning special or important without rarity or cost
invaluable
vsprized
68 4.1

Very useful in a way that is hard to measure

refers to being special or highly regarded, not only usefulness
valued
vsprized
44 3.7

A person or thing that people see as important because of good qualities

is stronger, implying special status and affectionate regard
cherished
vsprized
39 3.4

Very much loved and kept, like a special photo or memory

is more general, stressing special importance not only affection
revered
vsprized
28 5.6

Deeply respected and admired for age, wisdom, or good character

is about being special or treasured rather than only respected
treasured
vsprized
24 4.1

A thing people keep because they love it and it brings memories

stresses special importance but can be less personal than this
best-loved
vsprized
5 3.4

Liked more than other things of the same kind

is about being special without implying top preference

How Valued

treasured
24 4.1
prized
42 3.4
appreciated
1 3.9
valued
44 3.7

Surface Forms

prized positive

Morphology

prized = prize (transparent) = prize + ed

Formed from the verb 'prize' with a standard past-participle/adjectival '-ed' meaning 'valued', so the meaning is directly derived from the base verb.

Etymology

Prized comes from the same root as price, which means 'value'. So if something is prized, people see it as very valuable or special.