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   tenderness

   /ˈtɛndənəs/

   noun

   • 1. gentleness and kindness: "he picked her up in his arms with great tenderness" Similar kindnesskindlinesskind-heartednesssoft-heartednesssoftnesstender-heartednesscompassioncompassionatenesscareconcernsympathywarmthwarm-heartednessfatherlinessmotherlinessgentlenessbenevolencegenerosityhumanenessOpposite callousness
   • ▪ feelings of deep affection: "tenderness for the opposite sex" Similar affectionfondnesslovedevotionloving-kindnessemotionsentimentsentimentalityemotionalismOpposite dislike
   • 2. sensitivity to pain; soreness: "abdominal tenderness" Similar sensitivity to painsorenesspainfulnessinflammationrawnessacheachingsmartingthrobbingirritationbruising
   • 3. the quality of being easy to cut or chew; succulence: "steak braised to perfect tenderness in a red-wine-and-brandy sauce" Similar succulencejuicinesssoftnessOpposite toughness

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   TENDERNESS definition: 1. the quality of being gentle, loving, or kind: 2. a feeling of pain or soreness when touched…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of TENDERNESS is a tender quality or condition. How to use tenderness in a sentence.

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   Tenderness is a feeling of concern, gentle affection, or warmth. It's the quality of a person who cries when they see someone get hurt or who gently picks up a tiny kitten.

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   TENDERNESS meaning: 1. the quality of being gentle, loving, or kind: 2. a feeling of pain or soreness when touched…. Learn more.

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   Define tenderness. tenderness synonyms, tenderness pronunciation, tenderness translation, English dictionary definition of tenderness. adj. ten·der·er , ten·der·est 1. a. Easily crushed or bruised; fragile: a tender petal. b. Easily chewed or cut: tender beef. 2. Young and vulnerable: of...

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   TENDER definition: 1. gentle, loving, or kind: 2. (of part of the body) painful, sore, or uncomfortable when touched…. Learn more.

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   Definition of tenderness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched. He noted her extreme tenderness when he touched the bruise on her thigh.

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    adj. soft or delicate in substance: a tender steak. weak or delicate in constitution: tender skin that bruises easily. young or immature:[ before a noun] children of a tender age. delicate or gentle: the tender touch of her hand. easily moved to sympathy or compassion; kind: a tender heart. affectionate or sentimental: gave her a tender glance.

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    delicate, soft, or gentle: the tender touch of her hand. easily moved to sympathy or compassion; kind : a tender heart. affectionate or loving; sentimental or amatory: a tender glance.