tenderhearted

adjective

ˈten-dər-ˌhär-təd How to pronounce tenderhearted (audio)
Definition of tenderheartednext
1
as in affectionate
feeling or showing love a tenderhearted new mother

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2
as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others a tenderhearted offer of help for the victims of the earthquake

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Recent Examples of tenderhearted Baker also cast Russian actor Yura Borisov as a tenderhearted henchman. — Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 2 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenderhearted
  1. affectionate
  2. compassionate
  3. loving
  4. kind
  5. adoring
  6. benevolent
  7. thoughtful
  8. sympathetic
Adjective
  • To be fair, affectionate behaviors in public and private tend to be healthy for couples.
    — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
  • Zendaya, 29, could then be seen placing her hand — adorned with her sparkling engagement ring — over Holland’s hand before giving the actor, 30, an affectionate squeeze.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Definition of affectionate
Adjective
  • Megrahi’s second appeal was later dropped as he was released on compassionate grounds due to a terminal prostate cancer diagnosis in 2009, according to NPR.
    — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
  • Ultimately, navigating these challenging times with patience, humility, and authentic presence builds a resilient and compassionate organizational culture.
    — Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of compassionate
Adjective
  • How different are the dude-skewing, sci-fi-loving core audiences for these movies?
    — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 30 July 2026
  • The news of Russia killing the family sparked a huge outpouring of emotions and solidarity in Ukraine, with local social media groups flooded with messages praising the Voronovs as a loving family.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of loving
Adjective
  • The Royals said kind things about Spencer last year too when the team called him up to mow part the lawn behind the CrownVision scoreboard in preparation for Opening Day.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
  • In season two, Gwyane was talking to Alicent about Daeron being kind and playing the lute and battling with the sword.
    — Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 July 2026
Definition of kind
Adjective
  • Mom and daughter share adoring glances at an event to celebrate International Women's Day in London.
    — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The Patriots’ pass coverage without Christian Gonzalez, their atrocious inside linebacker play and roller-coaster special teams, which give any adoring fan a heart attack at a moment’s notice.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of adoring
Adjective
  • In Chinese mythology, for example, dragons are revered as powerful, benevolent beings associated with rain, rivers, and fertility.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • His single mom, Laura, got by with assistance from the local church and benevolent relatives, including one who bought Warner football cleats.
    — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of benevolent
Adjective
  • Through movement, restoration, thoughtful hospitality and a profound connection to the California coast, each stay becomes an opportunity to return home feeling renewed.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
  • While our designers both agree that bare wooden stairs are a style and safety issue, Spalding prefers to incorporate the practicality of carpet on stairs with a thoughtful runner.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 30 July 2026
Definition of thoughtful
Adjective
  • Moreover, Greek society as a whole tends to be rather left-leaning and traditionally sympathetic to the Arab side.
    — Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Republican leaders have generally been less sympathetic to unionization efforts of all types.
    — Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of sympathetic

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“Tenderhearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenderhearted. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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