Much-cherished Crossword Clue

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Much-cherished Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
2. a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
(adjective)
1. with or in a close or intimate relationship
2. having a high price
(adverb)
1. with affection
2. at a great cost

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MUCH (adverb)
1. frequently or in great quantities
2. (degree adverb used before a noun phrase) for all practical purposes but not completely
MUCH (noun)
1. a great amount or extent
MUCH (adjective)
1. (quantifier used with mass nouns) great in quantity or degree or extent
CHERISHED (adjective)
1. characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

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