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   Ten·der·ness

   /ˈtendərnəs/

   

   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; devotion: "tenderness for the opposite sex" Similar affectionfondnesslovedevotionlovingkindnessemotionsentimentsentimentalityemotionalismOpposite dislike
   • 2. sensitivity to pain: "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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2. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 325126Abdominal tenderness: Causes, symptoms, and treatment

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   May 8, 2019 · Abdominal tenderness is a type of pain that someone experiences when they apply pressure to their abdomen. It can occur due to various illnesses, or if a person experiences a physical blow to...

3. 7esl.com › tenderness-meaningTenderness Meaning: What Does this Term Mean? • 7ESL

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   Nov 24, 2023 · In its most basic sense, tenderness refers to the quality of being gentle, loving, or kind. It’s a term we often use when talking about how someone treats others, especially close or vulnerable individuals. Tenderness is also associated with empathy, compassion, and emotional warmth that is shared with others. Etymology and Historical Background.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › tendernessTENDERNESS - 40 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to tenderness. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of tenderness. The tenderness of her touch soothed the child. Synonyms. softness. gentleness. delicacy. mildness. kindness. kindliness. loving-kindness. compassion. sympathy. goodness. benevolence. beneficence.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › tenderness&Tender Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Tender definition, soft or delicate in substance; not hard or tough: a tender steak. See more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-thesaurus › tendernessSynonyms of TENDERNESS | Collins American English Thesaurus

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   Apr 26, 2024 · tenderness. 1 (noun) in the sense of gentleness. She smiled, politely, rather than with tenderness. Synonyms. gentleness. love. affection. liking. care. consideration. sympathy. pity. humanity. warmth. mercy. attachment. compassion.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › tenderness_ntenderness, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun tenderness mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun tenderness. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. tenderness has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-thesaurus › tendernessTENDERNESS Synonyms | Collins English Thesaurus

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   Apr 24, 2024 · tenderness. 1 (noun) in the sense of gentleness. She smiled, politely, rather than with tenderness. Synonyms. gentleness. love. affection. liking. care. consideration. sympathy. pity. humanity. warmth. mercy. attachment. compassion. devotion. kindness. fondness. sentimentality. benevolence. humaneness. amorousness. warm-heartedness.