deeply loved or valued.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted"

thought of and clung to fondly or reverentially

Cherished is the 14th studio album, released by singer Cher. The album was a flop, failed to chart and had sold 500,000 copies worldwide. From the album was sparked only one single "Pirate".