Pronunciation: /ˈtɛndər/
noun a small, typically cylindrical, soft piece of meat or fish
A1 She cooked a tender chicken for dinner.
A2 The butcher recommended the tender cuts of meat.
B1 The chef marinated the tenderloin in a special sauce.
B2 The tender of the contract was awarded to the lowest bidder.
C1 The artist's work captured the tender emotions of the subjects.
C2 The judge showed a tender side when sentencing the young offender.
verb to offer or present (something) formally
A1 She tenderly cared for her sick grandmother.
A2 The chef tenderly seasoned the meat before grilling it.
B1 He tenderly kissed her forehead before leaving for work.
B2 The artist tenderly painted every detail of the landscape.
C1 The musician tenderly played the piano, expressing deep emotions.
C2 The poet tenderly crafted each line of the beautiful sonnet.
adjective easily chewed or cut
A1 The meat was very tender and juicy.
A2 She spoke to him in a tender voice, trying to comfort him.
B1 The artist's tender brushstrokes captured the delicate beauty of the flowers.
B2 The tender moment between the mother and child brought tears to everyone's eyes.
C1 His tender care for the elderly residents of the nursing home was truly heartwarming.
C2 The tender love between the two characters in the novel was beautifully portrayed by the author.
formal The chef prepared a tender filet mignon for the distinguished guests.
informal The chicken was so tender, it practically fell off the bone.
slang I can't believe how tender that steak was - it was like butter!
figurative Her tender heart couldn't bear to see anyone in pain.
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