- tenderness
- noun1. a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling (Freq. 3)• Derivationally related forms: ↑tender• Hypernyms: ↑affectionateness, ↑fondness, ↑lovingness, ↑warmth2. a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless)• Syn: ↑softheartedness• Derivationally related forms: ↑tender, ↑softhearted (for: ↑softheartedness)• Hypernyms: ↑concern3. 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
• Hyponyms: ↑chafing, ↑rebound tenderness, ↑chafe4. warm compassionate feelings• Syn: ↑tenderheartedness• Derivationally related forms: ↑tenderhearted (for: ↑tenderheartedness), ↑tender• Hypernyms: ↑compassion, ↑compassionateness5. 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
• Syn:• Derivationally related forms: ↑warmhearted (for: ↑warmheartedness), ↑warm (for: ↑warmness), ↑hearty (for: ↑heart), ↑tender, ↑fond (for: ↑fondness), ↑affectionate (for: ↑affectionateness)• Hypernyms: ↑feeling• Hyponyms: ↑attachment, ↑fond regard, ↑protectiveness, ↑regard, ↑respect, ↑soft spot
Useful english dictionary. 2012.