cherishable

1 5.2

Something people keep because they love or value it

adjective
/ˈtʃɛrɪʃəbl/

: valioso

He found the old letters to be cherishable treasures filled with heartfelt messages.

That you in and of yourself is cherishable without you doing and fixing and giving all the time.

Examples

I mean, all those times you spent with your mother, sister, and father are cherishable.

Blog text (16)
That you in and of yourself is cherishable without you doing and fixing and giving all the time.

DoctorRamani
It makes the moment even more "cherishable."

Blog text (2)
I'm always happy for you to... probe the higher shelves for those 'cherishable details'.

Death Defying Acts (2007)
'Cherishable details,' Mrs. McGarvie.

Death Defying Acts (2007)
The family heirloom is a cherishable item that has been passed down for generations.
Her childhood memories are cherishable moments that she often reflects upon.

Synonyms

precious

vscherishable

81 4.1

Very valuable because it is rare or expensive

is seen as deserving deep affection regardless of rarity or cost

prized

vscherishable

42 3.4

Very valuable to someone because they care about it

is seen as deserving deep affection rather than already recognized as important

Antonyms

ignored

26 1.6

People do not pay attention to a person or thing

unvalued

1 7.0

Not seen as valuable or appreciated

How Cherishable

precious

561 3.2

lovable

50 1.3

cherishable

1 5.2

appealing

168 2.3

likable

49 1.0

Surface Forms

cherishable positive

Morphology

cherishable = cherish (transparent) = cherish + able

Clear adjectival derivation from the verb 'cherish' using the productive suffix '-able', meaning 'capable of or deserving to be cherished'.

Etymology

Cherishable comes from cherish, which itself comes from an old word meaning 'dear' or 'precious', so imagine holding something close to your heart. That's why cherishable means deserving to be loved and kept.