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Engelsk navneord: tenderness

1. tenderness (om egenskab) a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling


Mindre specifikke termeraffectionateness, fondness, lovingness, warmth

2. tenderness (om tilstand) a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched)


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThe best results are generally obtained by inserting the needle into the point of maximum tenderness.
After taking a cold, rawness of the larynx and trachea come on.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)rawness, soreness


Mindre specifikke termerhurting, pain


Mere specifikke termerchafe, chafing, rebound tenderness

3. tenderness (om fornemmelse) warm compassionate feelings


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)tenderheartedness


Mindre specifikke termercompassion, compassionateness

4. tenderness (om fornemmelse) a positive feeling of liking


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningHe had trouble expressing the affection he felt.
The child won everyone's heart.
The warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)affection, affectionateness, fondness, heart, philia, warmheartedness, warmness


Mindre specifikke termerfeeling


Mere specifikke termerattachment, fond regard, protectiveness, regard, respect, soft spot

5. tenderness (om fornemmelse) a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless)


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)softheartedness


Mindre specifikke termerconcern









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