Synonyms of tenderly

Antonyms of tenderly

Collocations of tenderly

hold
Frequency: 70 %

She held the newborn baby tenderly in her arms.

kiss
Frequency: 60 %

He kissed her tenderly on the forehead before leaving.

care
Frequency: 50 %

She cared for the injured bird tenderly until it could fly again.

touch
Frequency: 45 %

He touched her cheek tenderly, wiping away her tears.

embrace
Frequency: 40 %

They embraced tenderly after being apart for so long.

Idiomatic Expressions for tenderly

  • Phrase: Treat someone with kid gloves
    Meaning: To treat someone delicately or gently
    Usage: The teacher always treats the shy student with kid gloves, speaking to them tenderly.