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Tender (affectionate)
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affectionate — adjective Date: 15th century 1. obsolete inclined, disposed 2. having affection or warm regard ; loving < affectionate friends > 3. motivated by affection ; tender < affectionate care > • … New Collegiate Dictionary
Affectionate — Af*fec tion*ate, a. [Cf. F. affectionn[ e].] 1. Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother. [1913 Webster] 2. Kindly inclined; zealous. [Obs.] Johson. [1913 Webster] Man, in his love God, and desire to please him,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
tender# — tender adj Tender, compassionate, sympathetic, warm, warmhearted, responsive are comparable when they mean expressing or expressive of feeling that reveals affectionate interest in another especially in his joys, sorrows, or welfare. Tender… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
tender — [adj1] fragile, soft breakable, dainty, delicate, effete, feeble, frail, supple, weak; concepts 604,606 Ant. hard, rough, tough tender [adj2] young, inexperienced callow, childish, childlike, green*, immature, impressionable, new, raw*, rookie*,… … New thesaurus
Tender-hearted — Ten der heart ed, a. Having great sensibility; susceptible of impressions or influence; affectionate; pitying; sensitive. {Ten der heart ed*ly}, adv. {Ten der heart ed*ness}, n. [1913 Webster] Rehoboam was young and tender hearted, and could not… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Tender-heartedly — Tender hearted Ten der heart ed, a. Having great sensibility; susceptible of impressions or influence; affectionate; pitying; sensitive. {Ten der heart ed*ly}, adv. {Ten der heart ed*ness}, n. [1913 Webster] Rehoboam was young and tender hearted … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Tender-heartedness — Tender hearted Ten der heart ed, a. Having great sensibility; susceptible of impressions or influence; affectionate; pitying; sensitive. {Ten der heart ed*ly}, adv. {Ten der heart ed*ness}, n. [1913 Webster] Rehoboam was young and tender hearted … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
affectionate — *loving, devoted, fond, doting Analogous words: ardent, fervent, passionate (see IMPASSIONED): *tender, sympathetic, warm Antonyms: cold: undemonstrative Contrasted words: apathetic, *impassive, stolid … New Dictionary of Synonyms
affectionate — [adj] having or showing fondness all over*, attached, caring, crazy over*, dear, devoted, doting, fond, friendly, huggy*, kind, lovey dovey*, loving, mushy*, nutty about*, partial, soft on*, sympathetic, tender, warm, warmhearted; concepts… … New thesaurus
affectionate — [ə fek′shən it] adj. [altered after ATE1 < Fr affectionné] 1. full of affection; tender and loving 2. Obs. mentally disposed; inclined affectionately adv … English World dictionary
affectionate — 1. adjective /əˈfɛkʃənət/ a) Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother. Warwick left the undertakers shop and retraced his steps until he had passed the lawyers office, toward which he threw an affectionate glance … Wiktionary
