adverb
B2
Upper-Intermediate
tenderly
TEHN-duh-lee
Tenderly (adverb) means in a gentle, caring, or loving way. Example: “He tenderly bandaged the wound on her hand.”
adverb
1
In a gentle, caring, or loving way.
"He tenderly bandaged the wound on her hand."
How to Use Tenderly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGently and with affection.
Word Forms
more tenderly comparative, most tenderly superlative
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Etymology
From tender + the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
Rhymes for tenderly
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What does “tenderly” mean?
The word “tenderly” means in a gentle, caring, or loving way. In plain terms, gently and with affection.
How do you pronounce “tenderly”?
“Tenderly” is pronounced TEHN-duh-lee (/ˈtɛn.dɚ.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “tenderly” in a sentence?
Here is “tenderly” used in a sentence: “He tenderly bandaged the wound on her hand.”
What part of speech is “tenderly”?
“Tenderly” is an adverb.