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tenderness
noun
A tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings
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/ˈtɛn.də.nɪs/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ.nɪs/
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noun
A tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings
“When the lovers were together, their cold indifference gave way to love and tenderness.”
Concern for the feelings or welfare of others
“When they saw the poor orphans, they were overwhelmed with tenderness for them.”
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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When the lovers were together, their cold indifference gave way to love and tenderness.
When they saw the poor orphans, they were overwhelmed with tenderness for them.
He noted her extreme tenderness when he touched the bruise on her thigh.