cherishable

cherishable

English

Etymology

cherish +‎ -able

Adjective

cherishable (comparative more cherishable, superlative most cherishable)

1. Capable of, or suitable for, being cherished.
   • 1983, Kenneth R. Mitchell, Herbert Anderson, All Our Losses, All Our Griefs: Resources for Pastoral Care (page 128)

     Building a cherishable memory is equally necessary in divorce situations.

   • 1997, Ed van Hinte, Eternally yours: visions on product endurance

     He said that objects first become cherishable, after which they get nostalgic value. Finally they end up being antiques.