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tenderly

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


ADVERB
lovingly
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“You know me so well,” Jane 2, replies tenderly.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Maybe there was a memo sent round the royal households of Europe, but many of this year's Christmas cards seem to have similar images of showing their families holding on to each other tenderly.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

At last, those feelings are tenderly communicated here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

In September of that year, Wonder appeared on “Soul Train” and spoke tenderly about the singer before performing a medley of “Lovin’ You” and “Perfect Angel’s” title track, which he wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2025

“I won’t trouble you. I only want to know if you care for me a little, Meg. I love you so much, dear,” added Mr. Brooke tenderly.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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