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Tenderness

Definition

(formal/literary) A quality of being gentle, kind, and compassionate; a delicate and subtle expression of emotion. Often used to describe the softness and vulnerability of human relationships, or the sensitivity of artistic expression.

Example Sentences

1The tenderness in her voice as she sang the lullaby was palpable, and it brought tears to the eyes of the audience.
2The poet's use of imagery conveyed a sense of tenderness and intimacy that was both deeply personal and universally relatable.
3As she held the injured bird in her hands, she felt a surge of tenderness and responsibility towards this fragile creature.
4The tenderness of the moment was shattered by the sudden sound of breaking glass, which sent shards of reality into the fragile atmosphere.
5In the stillness of the night, she felt a deep sense of tenderness towards the world, a sense of connection to all living things that transcended words and rational understanding.

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