tenderness
Translation
tenderness, gentleness, soreness, affection
Examples
She showed great tenderness towards the child.
She showed great tenderness towards the child.
The meat was cooked to perfect tenderness.
The meat was cooked to perfect tenderness.
He felt tenderness in his injured shoulder.
He felt tenderness in his injured shoulder.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth. / towards sb.)) tenderness of sth. / towards sb. She showed great tenderness towards the child.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gentleness, kindness, soreness; Antonyms: roughness, hardness, cruelty
Etymology
From Latin 'tener' (soft, delicate) + the suffix '-ness' indicating a state or quality.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'tender' touch, which is full of 'tenderness'. It also refers to the quality of meat or medical pain.