March 10, 2027

Tenderness

noun

Definition

Gentleness and kindness; sensitivity or soreness when touched. Tenderness in relationships is the quality that makes them safe.

Example Sentence

“She was touched by the tenderness with which he handled the fragile old photographs.”

Etymology

From Old English tendernesse, from tender + -ness.

Scrabble Score

T1E1N1D2E1R1N1E1S1S1

TENDERNESS scores 11 points in Scrabble.

Synonyms & Related Words

gentleness affection kindness care

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