tenderness
nounHow many syllables in tenderness?
There are 3 syllables in the word tenderness.Divide tenderness into syllables:
ten · der · ness
How to pronounce tenderness:
Definition of tenderness:
- tenderness (noun):
- a continuous dull pain
- a tender quality or condition such as
- a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling.
Synonyms for tenderness:
affection
affectionateness
amorousness
attachment
attentiveness
beneficence
benevolence
benignancy
benignity
care
compassion
considerateness
consideration
devotion
fondness
friendliness
generosity
gentleness
good-heartedness
heart
humaneness
humanity
kindheartedness
kindliness
kindness
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