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Tenderness

/ˈtɛn.də.nɪs/

A tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings

📖 Definitions of "Tenderness"

noun
  1. 1

    A tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings

    "When the lovers were together, their cold indifference gave way to love and tenderness."

  2. 2

    Concern for the feelings or welfare of others

    "When they saw the poor orphans, they were overwhelmed with tenderness for them."

  3. 3

    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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