Antonyms for tenderly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : ten-der

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɛn dər

Definition of tenderly

Origin : "soft, easily injured," early 13c., from Old French tendre "soft, delicate, tender" (11c.), from Latin tenerem (nominative tener) "soft, delicate, of tender age," from PIE *ten- "stretch" (see tenet). Meaning "kind, affectionate, loving" first recorded c.1300. Meaning "having the delicacy of youth, immature" is attested from early 14c. Tender-hearted first recorded 1530s.

adv softly
adv lovingly

Example sentences :

And Dick took Mary's hand in a warm clasp, pressed it tenderly.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

His eyes were so tenderly regardful that—I could not help it.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

She took the young girl in her arms, and tenderly kissed her forehead.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

There was a short silence, when a voice called her tenderly.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

After this she would be on her guard, forestall Martin, do tenderly what he would do harshly.
Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius

"It is beautiful," said Charmides and turned away, holding it tenderly in his hand.
Extract from : « Buried Cities, Part 2 » by Jennie Hall

"Thy mother's soul has passed into mine," said the Moor, tenderly.
Extract from : « Leila, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

"This is yours," said Alice, tenderly, as he looked round the apartment.
Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

"Don't cry, Goldilocks," he said tenderly, bending over her.
Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower

Little Dorrit's thoughtful eyes met hers, tenderly and quietly.
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

Synonyms for tenderly

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