tenderness
Tenderness (noun) means Gentle, caring, and affectionate feeling toward someone. Example: “There was real tenderness in the way he spoke about his grandmother.”
How to use tenderness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither warm affection, or physical soreness to the touch, depending on context.
Word forms
tendernesses plural
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There was real _____ in the way he spoke about his grandmother.
Etymology
From tender + the noun-forming suffix -ness.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for tenderness
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What does “tenderness” mean?
The word “tenderness” means gentle, caring, and affectionate feeling toward someone. In plain terms, either warm affection, or physical soreness to the touch, depending on context.
How do you pronounce “tenderness”?
“Tenderness” is pronounced TEHN-duh-nihs (/ˈtɛn.dɚ.nɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “tenderness” in a sentence?
Here is “tenderness” used in a sentence: “There was real tenderness in the way he spoke about his grandmother.”
What part of speech is “tenderness”?
“Tenderness” is a noun.
Is “tenderness” a common word?
“Tenderness” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “tenderness” have?
“Tenderness” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: gentle, caring, and affectionate feeling toward someone.