Tenderness

/tˈɛndənəs/

/ˈtɛndɝnəs/

Tenderness

a positive feeling of liking

synonyms : affection

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

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

warm compassionate feelings

a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched)

synonyms : rawness

Examples

1. For once, Beatrice's eagle eye failed to detect the tenderness in Timothy whenever he spoke to Topaz.

2. They let the steak sit in the marinade overnight to enhance its tenderness and flavor.

3. The culinary class practiced spatchcocking ducks to enhance the cooking process and improve tenderness.

4. Tenderness is over here over here.