Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: tenderly
IPA transcription: [t'ɛndɚli]
r meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: tenderly
    Meaning: with tenderness; in a tender manner; "tenderly she placed her arms round him"
Usage examples
  • How tenderly she prayed for him!
  • They lifted her tenderly and carried her home.
  • "Elsie's little brother," said her mamma, tenderly.
  • And, bending over him tenderly, she kissed his forehead.
  • So, kissing him tenderly, with many tears they let him go.
  • And now--Margaret, my Margaret," he said softly and very tenderly.
  • Father and son kissed each other tenderly, with many comfortable words.
  • I loved Nanine tenderly; and Gaston, how one clung to that good fellow!
  • He carried her lightly to the door, and laid her tenderly down in a coach.
  • She could never be very wretched while thus tenderly loved, and cherished.