Tenderness - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈtendərnəs|  American pronunciation of the word tenderness
Brit.  |ˈtendənəs|  British pronunciation of the word tenderness

noun

- a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
- a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched) (syn: rawness, soreness)
the best results are generally obtained by inserting the needle into the point of maximum tenderness
- warm compassionate feelings
- a positive feeling of liking (syn: affection, affectionateness, fondness, heart)
- a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless)

Extra examples

He gave her a tender look.

She was tender and loving with her new child.

Cook the pasta until it is just tender.

Her wrist was swollen and tender.

Through the age and tenderness of the parchment, little could be read.

...she showed a sweet motherly tenderness toward the tiny kitten she was taking care of...

The doctor palpated his ribs to see if there was any tenderness.

The gesture awoke an unexpected flood of tenderness towards her.

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