tenderly
tenderly

tenderness


Definition: Meaning of, tenderness in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈtɛndənəs /

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  1. a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
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  2. as when the area is touched a pain that is felt
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    soreness, rawness
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  3. warm compassionate feelings
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    tenderheartedness
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  4. a positive feeling of liking
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    affection, affectionateness, fondness, heart, warmness, warmheartedness, philia
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  5. especially someone defenseless a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone
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    softheartedness
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tenderness used in phrases

  • rebound tenderness (noun)
    1. pain felt when a hand pressing on the abdomen is suddenly released; a symptom of peritoneal inflammation
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