tender

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tender

(adjective)

Meaning

showing kindness and care

Example

"The tender nurse comforted the crying child."

Synonyms

affectionategentlecaring

Antonyms

harshcruel

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin tener, meaning soft or delicate.
Related word forms
  • noun: tenderness
  • verb: tender

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