TENDERHEARTED Synonyms: 169 Similar and Opposite Words

tenderhearted

adjective

ˈten-dər-ˌhär-təd

Definition of tenderhearted

as in affectionate

feeling or showing love a tenderhearted new mother

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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

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Adjective

Prince William and Kate Middleton's increasingly affectionate public appearances have caught royal watchers' attention, with experts saying the couple are entering a happier, more relaxed chapter following a difficult few years.

— Janelle Ash , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
After all, if my brothers could be annoying, affectionate, and self-aggrandizing all at once, why couldn’t a man in the history books?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026

Definition of affectionate

Adjective

However, patients such as those enrolled in this trial, doctors and others may contact the drug company with a request for compassionate use.

— Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
The most compassionate thing a leader can do is make the right call with dignity.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of compassionate

Adjective

Published by Gallimard last year, the book has been hailed as a loving homage to 1980s-90s horror films, especially Stephen King.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 July 2026
Phish turned the clock all the way back Wednesday night (July 22) at New York’s Madison Square Garden, opening its five-night stand with a show that doubled as a loving tribute to the band’s early years emerging from the Vermont club scene.

— Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 23 July 2026

Definition of loving

Adjective

Harris stars in the show as veterinarian and war veteran Everett McKinney – a man with a kind heart and violent capabilities.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
There are similarities between the two cities — hard-working people who can be bristly, but also kind and genuine.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 20 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

Rather than rushing from port to port, Explora Journeys was designed around the idea that luxury is measured by space, time, and thoughtful experiences.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
Each chamber in the intimate inn has its own character, and pairs thoughtful amenities with tech-forward convenience.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026

Definition of thoughtful

Adjective

Nakassis, who has spent his career studying the archaeological record of the Mycenaean and other early Greek civilizations, is sympathetic to the practical challenge a film production depicting the ancient world faces.

— Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026
And the freshman Democrat also sees his proposal as focused on a hugely sympathetic population of the American public.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 21 July 2026

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