tenderness
noun/ˈtɛndərnəs/
Frequency rank: #10,230 most common English word
Meaning
a gentle, caring feeling of warmth and affection toward someone or something.
Example sentence
She felt deep tenderness for the stray kitten she found shivering in the rain.
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