tenderness
11 points
English
10 letters
Common
Commonness #11,850
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/tˈɛndɝːnʌs/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural tendernesses
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless)
a positive feeling of liking
warm compassionate feelings
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Crossword clues
Anagrams
—