1. Characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; SYN. precious, treasured, wanted.
2. Thought of and clung to fondly or reverentially; SYN. held dear.

1. Encouraged or promoted in growth or development; SYN. nourished.
2. Provided with parental care and nurture especially by a surrogate or surrogates.

Neat and smart in appearance; well cared for.

1. Clean or orderly.
2. Free from what is tawdry or unbecoming; SYN. refined, tasteful.
3. Showing care in execution.
4. Without water; SYN. straight, full-strength.

Made neat and tidy by trimming; SYN. cut.

In a trim manner.