Tenderness Definition & Meaning
tenderness
- noun
- a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
- a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched); "the best results are generally obtained by inserting the needle into the point of maximum tenderness"; "after taking a cold, rawness of the larynx and trachea come on"
- warm compassionate feelings
- a positive feeling of liking; "he had trouble expressing the affection he felt"; "the child won everyone's heart"; "the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home"
- a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless)
"Tenderness" in song lyrics
See how tenderness is used in real songs:
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"The foundation of love, is tenderness"
DJ Honda f/ Mos Def — Foundation -
"And I never felt so much tenderness"
Ms. Dynamite f/ Keon Bryce — Anyway U Want It -
"Long time I been dreamin' bout feelin' your tenderness"
Ms. Dynamite — Krazy Krush
Words that rhyme with tenderness
Usage tips for "tenderness"
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