tender, adj.
freq. cnt. 9
freq. cnt. 9
having or displaying warmth or affection
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
affectionate fond lovesome tender
sample sentences
"affectionate children""a fond embrace"
"fond of his nephew"
"a tender glance"
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young and immature
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
tender
hurting
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 10 freq. cnt.: 8 freq. cnt.: 2
raw sensitive sore tender
sample sentences
"the tender spot on his jaw"
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given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
tender
sample sentences
"a tender heart""a tender smile"
"tender loving care"
"tender memories"
"a tender mother"
easy to cut or chew
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
tender
sample sentences
"tender beef"
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(of plants) not hardy; easily killed by adverse growing condition
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tender
sample sentences
"tender green shoots"
(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
crank cranky tender tippy
physically untoughened
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tender untoughened