1. (adjective) held dear

• admired
• adored
• idolised
• idolized
• worshipped
• beloved
• darling
• dear
• best-loved
• favored
• favorite
• favourite
• pet
• preferent
• preferred
• blue-eyed
• fair-haired
• white-haired
• cherished
• precious
• treasured
• wanted

1. (adjective) held dear

• wanted

1. (adjective) held dear

• unloved