tenderness
/tˈɛndɝnʌs/
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Definitions
Noun
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
Noun
a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched); "the best results are generally obtained by inserting the needle into the point of maximum tenderness"; "after taking a cold, rawness of the larynx and trachea come on"
Noun
warm compassionate feelings
Noun
a positive feeling of liking; "he had trouble expressing the affection he felt"; "the child won everyone''s heart"; "the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home"
Noun
a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless)
Synonyms
affection
affectionateness
fondness
heart
philia
rawness
softheartedness
soreness
tenderheartedness
warmheartedness
warmness
More General Terms
affectionateness
compassion
compassionateness
concern
feeling
fondness
hurting
lovingness
pain
warmth