Cherished (8)
'cherished' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for adored that I've seen before include "Idolised" , "Deeply respected" , "having lover" , "Doted on" , "Worshipped and venerated" .)
'cherished' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for precious that I've seen before include "Valuable; the Ring, for Gollum (Tolkien)" , "Much loved" , "Cherished or of high worth" , "as good as gold" , "Very fastidious" .)
'cherished' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for beloved that I've seen before include "Much adored person" , "Dearest, darling" , "Very dear" .)
'cherished' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for treasured that I've seen before include "Prized, precious" , "Darling" , "Regarded as precious" , "Valued" , "Cherished, precious" .)
'cherished' is the definition.
(dear can mean cherished or adored)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for dear that I've seen before include "At a high cost" , "Overpriced" , "Treasured" , "love" , "Costly (but loved!)" .)