tenderness

Meanings

Noun

• a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
• a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched)
  • "the best results are generally obtained by inserting the needle into the point of maximum tenderness"
• warm compassionate feelings
• a positive feeling of liking
• a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless)

Synonyms

affection, affectionateness, fondness, heart, philia, rawness, softheartedness, soreness, tenderheartedness, warmheartedness, warmness