tenderness
Translation
tenderness, soreness, softness
Examples
She treated the child with great tenderness.
She treated the child with great tenderness.
There is some tenderness in the abdomen.
There is some tenderness in the abdomen.
The tenderness of the steak was amazing.
The tenderness of the steak was amazing.
Grammar Patterns
((with tenderness)) with gentleness and kindness She treated the child with great tenderness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gentleness, kindness, soreness; Antonyms: harshness, toughness
Etymology
From Latin 'tener' (soft, delicate) + '-ness', a suffix indicating a state or quality.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'tender' touch, which is gentle, or a 'tender' spot on the body, which is sore. The word connects these ideas of sensitivity.