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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTENDERNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Tenderness is the quality of being gentle, loving, or kind, or a feeling of pain or soreness when touched. Learn more about the different meanings and uses of tenderness with examples and synonyms.

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     TENDERNESS meaning: 1. the quality of being gentle, loving,...

   • Znaczenie Tenderness, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     tenderness definicja: 1. the quality of being gentle,...

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   Tenderness is a noun that means gentleness, affection, succulence, or sensitivity to touch. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries from Merriam-Webster.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTENDERNESS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Tenderness is the quality of being gentle, loving, or kind, or a feeling of pain or soreness when touched. Learn more about the word tenderness, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with Cambridge Dictionary.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tendernessTenderness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › tendernessTenderness - definition of tenderness by The Free Dictionary

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   Tenderness can mean fragility, sensitivity, affection, or pain. It can also refer to a type of meat, a nautical term, or a legal offer. See different meanings, synonyms, and translations of tenderness.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › tendernesstenderness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning of tenderness as a noun in English, with synonyms, pronunciation and usage notes. Find out how to use tenderness to describe kindness, gentleness, food texture or pain.

8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › tendernesstenderness - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 23, 2024 · Learn the definition, etymology, pronunciation and usage of the word tenderness in English. Find out its synonyms, derived terms and translations in other languages.