noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The characteristic of being tenderhearted. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   warm compassionate feelings wordnet
3. 3
   A tenderhearted deed or attitude. countable, usually

Synonyms

All synonyms

benignitybowelsbrotherhoodcommiserationcompassiondelicacy

Etymology

From tenderhearted + -ness.

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