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tenderly

[ten-der-lee] / ˈtɛn dər li /
ADVERB
softly
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STRONGEST
carelessly uncarefully


ADVERB
lovingly
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Example Sentences

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A year ago he was still in the summery afterglow of the Coronation, in which the Prince of Wales had played a central role, rather tenderly supporting his father the King.

From BBC

Few bought “Friends” when it came out in 1968, but now you can listen to a four-part podcast in which well-informed fans take it apart, tenderly, track by track, instrument by instrument, voice by voice.

From Los Angeles Times

Momala Harris, just like all Jewish moms, Black moms and all matriarchy legacies of every ethnic heritage, is elevated by being tenderly respected as “Momala Harris.”

From Seattle Times

I am moved when a father tenderly comforts his son in “Call Me by Your Name”; my most vivid memories of “A Bigger Splash” is its striking setting and a dress that Tilda Swinton wears.

From New York Times

In the series, “Dada Paul,” who has lived with dementia for 11 years, is tenderly cared for by his daughter Fara.

From Seattle Times