Pronunciation: /ˈtɛndərnəs/
noun a quality or state of being tender; kindness, gentleness, or affection
A1 She showed tenderness towards her pet cat.
A2 The mother's tenderness towards her newborn baby was evident.
B1 The novel portrayed a sense of tenderness in the relationship between the main characters.
B2 His tenderness towards his elderly grandmother was heartwarming.
C1 The artist captured the tenderness of the moment in his painting.
C2 Her tenderness towards those in need of care was unmatched.
verb not applicable
A1 She tends to show tenderness towards animals.
A2 Children tenderness their parents when they are sick.
B1 The nurse tended to the patient with great tenderness.
B2 The chef tended the meat with tenderness to ensure it was cooked perfectly.
C1 The artist tended to each brushstroke with tenderness, creating a masterpiece.
C2 The musician tended to the notes with such tenderness that the audience was moved to tears.
adjective not applicable
A1 She showed tenderness towards the stray cat.
A2 The mother's tenderness was evident in the way she hugged her child.
B1 The nurse treated the patient with tenderness and care.
B2 His tenderness towards animals made him a popular veterinarian.
C1 The artist's painting captured the tenderness of a mother's love.
C2 The writer's tenderness towards the characters made the novel emotionally impactful.
adverb not applicable
A1 She hugged her teddy bear with tenderness.
A2 The mother spoke to her baby with tenderness in her voice.
B1 He handled the fragile object with tenderness, being careful not to break it.
B2 The nurse treated the patient's wound with tenderness and care.
C1 The artist painted the portrait with great tenderness, capturing every detail.
C2 The poet's words were filled with tenderness, evoking deep emotions in the readers.
pronoun not applicable
A1 She showed tenderness towards her newborn baby.
A2 The puppy looked up at him with tenderness in its eyes.
B1 The couple's tenderness towards each other was evident in the way they held hands.
B2 His tenderness towards animals made him a popular veterinarian in the community.
C1 The artist's painting captured the tenderness of a mother cradling her child.
C2 Her tenderness towards those in need led her to start a charity organization.
preposition not applicable
A1 He touched her hand with tenderness.
A2 She spoke to the child with tenderness.
B1 The nurse treated the patient with tenderness.
B2 The artist painted the portrait with tenderness.
C1 The author's writing is filled with tenderness towards the characters.
C2 The musician played the piece with tenderness and emotion.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I show tenderness towards my pet cat.
A2 The mother's tenderness towards her newborn baby was evident.
B1 The tenderness in his voice indicated his caring nature.
B2 The couple's tenderness towards each other was heartwarming to witness.
C1 His tenderness towards the elderly residents in the nursing home was truly admirable.
C2 The artist's tenderness towards his subject was reflected in every brushstroke of the painting.
interjection not applicable
A1 Tenderness! That puppy is so cute!
A2 Tenderness, please be careful with that fragile vase.
B1 Tenderness, let's handle this situation delicately.
B2 Tenderness, I appreciate your kind words.
C1 Tenderness is a quality that is often overlooked in today's society.
C2 Tenderness is the key to building strong and lasting relationships.
article not applicable
A1 She showed tenderness towards the stray kitten.
A2 The mother's tenderness was evident as she hugged her child.
B1 His tenderness towards his elderly parents was heartwarming.
B2 The couple's tenderness towards each other was apparent in the way they held hands.
C1 The artist's painting captured the tenderness of a mother and child beautifully.
C2 The novel depicted the tenderness of a forbidden love affair with great sensitivity.
formal The doctor noted the tenderness in the patient's abdomen during the examination.
informal She showed great tenderness towards her newborn baby.
slang I can't believe he had the tenderness to apologize after what he did.
figurative The tenderness of her words brought comfort to his heart.
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