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Tenderness

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Definitions for Tenderness

noun
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
noun
a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched)
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Examples
  1. the best results are generally obtained by inserting the needle into the point of maximum tenderness
  2. after taking a cold, rawness of the larynx and trachea come on
noun
warm compassionate feelings
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tenderheartedness
noun
a positive feeling of liking
Synonyms
affection affectionateness fondness heart warmness warmheartedness philia
Examples
  1. he had trouble expressing the affection he felt
  2. the child won everyone's heart
  3. the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home
noun
a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless)
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