tenderly
Translation
tenderly, gently, softly
Examples
He tenderly kissed his sleeping child.
He tenderly kissed his sleeping child.
She held the injured bird tenderly in her hands.
She held the injured bird tenderly in her hands.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) tenderly to do something in a gentle and loving way He spoke to her tenderly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gently, softly, lovingly, carefully; Antonyms: roughly, harshly
Etymology
From the adjective 'tender' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
It describes doing something in a 'tender' way. Just add '-ly' to the adjective.