prized
adj.considered very valuable or important. You use this to describe something that people care about a lot and want to keep safe.
adj.highly valued or esteemed; regarded as a great treasure. Often used attributively to describe possessions or qualities that are deeply cherished.
“The athlete showed off her prized gold medal.”
“The collector kept his most prized stamps in a locked glass case to protect them from sunlight.”
“In many cultures, the oral traditions of elders are among the most prized assets of the community, serving as a vital link to a shared historical identity.”
Typically used as an adjective before a noun (attributive) or after a linking verb (predicative).
“The Cow In The Dark At Night tells the story of a farmer’s prized cow who wants more out of life – he wants to see the world at night.”
“A high-profile, successful black figure is something highly prized.”