What does tender mean?
Tender means Sensitive or painful to the touch..
Tender
/ˈtɛn.dəː/ · adjective
Meaning
Sensitive or painful to the touch..
Definitions by Sense
- Sensitive or painful to the touch.
- Easily bruised or injured; not firm or hard; delicate.
- Physically weak; not able to endure hardship.
- (of food) Soft and easily chewed.
- Sensible to impression and pain; easily pained.
- Fond, loving, gentle, or sweet.
- Young and inexperienced.
- Adapted to excite feeling or sympathy; expressive of the softer passions; pathetic.
Example Sentences
[…]poore Lord, is't I That chaſe thee from thy Countrie, and expoſe Thoſe tender limbes of thine[…]
Be careful: that area is tender.
tender plants
tender flesh
tender fruit
the tender and delicate woman among you
The Matrix is telling my brain this steak is tender, succulent, and juicy.
Our Bodies are not naturally more Tender than our Faces.
Synonyms for tender
Antonyms for tender
Related Words
Word Forms
- tenderer
- tenderest
- tenders
- more tender
- most tender
- tendering
- tendered
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for tender?
Common synonyms include nesh, offer, dinghy, delicate.
What is the opposite of tender?
Possible antonyms include tough, toughened.
How do you use tender in a sentence?
[…]poore Lord, is't I That chaſe thee from thy Countrie, and expoſe Thoſe tender limbes of thine[…]
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