TENDERLY Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

tenderly

adverb

Definition of tenderly

as in lovingly

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Recent Examples of tenderly In that touching moment, Rob-Will, the son of formidable family ranch owner Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening), hugs his daughter tenderly. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 July 2026 This Franco-Swiss film from director Claude Barras deploys tenderly expressive puppets to tell the story of a boy placed in an orphanage after inadvertently killing his alcoholic mother. — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026 Other images shared by Brittany on social media included her tenderly holding little Golden, Bronze enjoying an ice cream and Patrick taking to the water with his youngest daughter on a paddleboard. — Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026 At the top of the frame is the father’s veiny hand, tenderly brushing rubble away from the infant’s forehead. — Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 23 May 2026 As Margo’s laughter turns into anxious tears, Shyanne tenderly cradles her in her lap, staying fully present for her daughter in her moment of need. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 May 2026 In establishing her new reality at school and at home, Landsvik takes a deeply familiar page out of the Joachim Trier playbook of tenderly revelatory exchanges, flowing character rhythms and sharply observant moments where humor and melancholy are inseparable counterparts. — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 19 May 2026 Theo-tene-matsu pine trees planted centuries ago still remain, many of which have been cared for tenderly by the same family of gardeners for generations. — Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026 The new series Margo’s Got Money Troubles (streaming on Apple TV) tenderly illustrates the relentless, creative work of making a living online, Sophie Gilbert writes. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenderly

Adverb

From Piggly Wiggly to gas station, deli to sit-down-restaurant, most quick lunch establishments (and the Southerners that lovingly and critically frequent them) take the flavor, texture, and temperature of their chicken salads extremely seriously.

— Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
According to Carswell, the home’s remarkable condition reflects the couple who lovingly cared for it for decades.

— Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Definition of lovingly

Adverb

His only snap last season came once Jones graciously summoned him to take the victory kneel-down over the New York Giants.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
Long ago, a train-riding and hitchhiking tour of several European countries took me to Belgium, where I was graciously taken in by the family of an American friend of mine.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

Definition of graciously

Adverb

To be a builder is to be high agency, to contribute benevolently to society, to be the man in the arena.

— Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Vance Joseph tried outfitting himself in a modest tone, even if his unit hasn’t exactly acted benevolently toward its training camp counterpart.

— Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025

Definition of benevolently

Adverb

Broil until the cheese and tomatoes are lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

— Kate Williams, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Peacock’s aim appears to be translating this pleasant, lightly anesthetizing experience to the screen, with a bunch of name-brand stars plugged in to draw viewers.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026

Definition of lightly

Adverb

State terms kindly, write down what matters, and let security grow through follow-through.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
Jodie Sweetin, who played the sarcastic middle child Stephanie Tanner across the series' eight-season run, recently looked back on the sitcom's original pilot, which featured a different actor in the role of kindly Tanner family patriarch Danny.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026