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- Dictionarytenderly/ˈtɛndəli/
adverb
- 1. with gentleness, kindness, and affection: "he spoke tenderly of his parents"
- 2. in a way that is easy to cut or chew; softly: "a large piece of tenderly cooked meat"
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in a gentle, loving, or kind way: "These are for you," he said tenderly. See. tender. Fewer examples. He tenderly nursed the patient back to health. He reached over and briefly embraced his son, patting him tenderly on his cheek. Tenderly, they re-enact a ritual of remembrance.
marked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond, loving; showing care : considerate, solicitous… See the full definition
in a soft and gentle way: He took time to polish his new leather shoes tenderly with his handkerchief. The wind we hated so much while climbing is now tenderly drying the sweat from our brows. in an affectionate, loving, or kindhearted way: He looked down tenderly at his baby daughter. sensitively or carefully, as to avoid pain:
in a gentle, loving, or kind way: "These are for you," he said tenderly. See. tender. Fewer examples. He tenderly nursed the patient back to health. He reached over and briefly embraced his son, patting him tenderly on his cheek. Tenderly, they re-enact a ritual of remembrance.
6 days ago · /ˈtɛndərli/ /ˈtɛndəli/ IPA guide. Definitions of tenderly. adverb. with tenderness; in a tender manner. “ tenderly she placed her arms round him” Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Tenderly." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/tenderly. Accessed 26 Jun. 2024. Copy citation. VocabTrainer™.
Definition of tenderly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. a. Easily crushed or bruised; fragile: a tender petal. b. Easily chewed or cut: tender beef. 2. Young and vulnerable: of tender age. 3. Frail; delicate. 4. Sensitive to frost or severe cold; not hardy: tender green shoots. 5. a. Easily hurt; sensitive: tender skin. b. Painful; sore: a tender tooth. 6. a.
TENDERLY definition: in a kind and gentle way: . Learn more.
adverb. In a tender manner; gently; sweetly. Wiktionary. Origin of Tenderly. tender + -ly. From Wiktionary. Tenderly Sentence Examples. They kissed tenderly and Jackson began to relax. He reached out and tenderly put his hand over hers.
adj. soft or delicate in substance; not hard or tough: a tender steak. weak or delicate in constitution; not strong or hardy. Botany (of plants) unable to withstand freezing temperatures. young or immature: children of tender age. delicate or soft in quality: tender blue. delicate, soft, or gentle: the tender touch of her hand.
