tenderness

Noun

Meaning

The quality or state of being tender (in any sense of the adjective).

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

humanity mercy pity kindness sensibility benevolence clemency mildness benignity ruth pang love romanticism laxness care

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Antonyms

energy malice loathing meanness detestation violence

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Hypernyms

concern pain feeling compassion hurting fondness

Hyponyms

respect regard attachment chafe soft spot protectiveness

Phrases with the word

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Examples

Tenderness is greater proof of love than the most passionate of vows. Marlene Dietrich

There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart. Jane Austen

Cows are amongst the gentlest of breathing creatures; none show more passionate tenderness to their young when deprived of them; and, in short, I am not ashamed to profess a deep love for these quiet creatures. Thomas De Quincey

Tenderness can be a bad judge. Italian Proverb

He who carries too much tenderness will become a slave. Myanmar Proverb

A mother's tenderness for her children is as discreet as the dew that kisses the earth. Nilotic Proverb

Close letter words and terms

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