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tenderness
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/tɨɾˈnuɾɐ/ter·nu·ra
Definition
1A gentle feeling of affection, fondness, or compassion.
Usage examples
“She spoke to the child with great tenderness.”
“The tenderness in his voice was unmistakable.”
Common combinations
gesture of tendernesslook with tendernessfeel tenderness