tenderness [ 'tendənis ]

• n.
  • 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"

    同义词： soreness rawness

  • warm compassionate feelings

    同义词： tenderheartedness

  • a positive feeling of liking

    同义词： affection affectionateness fondness heart warmness warmheartedness philia

  • a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless)

    同义词： softheartedness

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