tenderly
Translation
tenderly, gently, softly, lovingly
Examples
She tenderly stroked the cat's fur.
She tenderly stroked the cat's fur.
He held the injured bird tenderly in his hands.
He held the injured bird tenderly in his hands.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) ((...)) tenderly to do (verb) in a gentle, caring, or loving way She spoke to him tenderly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gently, softly, affectionately; Antonyms: roughly, harshly
Etymology
Formed from the adjective 'tender' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. It means 'in a tender manner'.
Memory Tips
This word describes an action done in a 'tender' way. If you are tender, you act tenderly.