TENDERNESS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

Categories: Affectionateness, Fondness, Lovingness, Warmth

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

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

Example: the best results are generally obtained by inserting the needle into the point of maximum tenderness; after taking a cold, rawness of the larynx and trachea come on

Categories: Pain, Hurting

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

warm compassionate feelings

Categories: Compassion, Compassionateness