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tenderly
01
in a gentle, affectionate, or caring manner
Grammatical Information
Examples
She tenderly kissed her son goodnight.
1.1
in a cautious or delicate manner to avoid causing pain or harm
Examples
She tenderly touched the bruised area on her leg.
02
in a soft or easily chewable way
Examples
The lamb was tenderly roasted for hours.
Lexical Tree
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