Word forms: comparative tenderer, superlative tenderest
1. adjective
Someone or something that is tender expresses gentle and caring feelings.
Her voice was tender, full of pity.
Patients may not receive the tender, loving care once associated with a hospitalstay.
tenderlyadverb [ADVERB with verb]
Mr. White tenderly embraced his wife.
tendernessuncountable noun
She smiled, politely rather than with tenderness or gratitude.
Synonyms: fragility, vulnerability, weakness, sensitivity More Synonyms of tender
Synonyms: vulnerability, youth, sensitivity, inexperience More Synonyms of tender
Synonyms: succulence, softness, juiciness More Synonyms of tender
Synonyms: gentleness, love, affection, liking More Synonyms of tender
2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
If you say that someone does something at a tender age, you mean that they do it when they are still young and have not had much experience.
He had become attracted to the game at the tender age of seven.
...the loss of her father at such a tender age.
Synonyms: vulnerable, young, sensitive, new More Synonyms of tender
3. adjective
Meat or other food that is tender is easy to cut or chew.
Cook for a minimum of 2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
...tender young dwarf beans.
Synonyms: not tough, done [informal], edible, succulent More Synonyms of tender
4. adjective
If part of your body is tender, it is sensitive and painful when it is touched.
My tummy felt very tender.
Treat any tender points by massaging.
Synonyms: sensitive, painful, sore, smarting More Synonyms of tender
tendernessuncountable noun
There is still some tenderness in her tummy.
Synonyms: fragility, vulnerability, weakness, sensitivity More Synonyms of tender
Synonyms: vulnerability, youth, sensitivity, inexperience More Synonyms of tender
Synonyms: succulence, softness, juiciness More Synonyms of tender
Synonyms: soreness, pain, sensitivity, smart More Synonyms of tender
More Synonyms of tender
tender noun and verb uses
(tendəʳ)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense tenders, present participle tendering, past tense, past participle tendered
1. variable noun
A tender is a formal offer to supply goods or to do a particular job, and a statement of theprice that you or your company will charge. If a contract is put out to tender, formal offers are invited. If a company wins a tender, their offer is accepted.
[business]
Builders will then be sent the specifications and asked to submit a tender for thework. [+ for]
Some services are now compulsorily put out to tender.
...the consortium that has won the tender to build the bridge.
Synonyms: offer, bid, estimate, proposal More Synonyms of tender
2. verb
If a company tenders for something, it makes a formal offer to supply goods or do a job for a particular price.
[business]
The staff are forbidden to tender for private-sector work. [VERB + for]
He tendered for and was awarded the contract. [VERBfor noun]
tenderinguncountable noun
...compulsory competitive tendering for council leisure and recreation services.
3. verb
If you tender something such as a suggestion, your resignation, or money, you formally offer or present it.
She quickly tendered her resignation. [VERB noun]
He took his wallet from his inside coat pocket and tendered the permit. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: offer, present, submit, give More Synonyms of tender
4. See also legal tender
tender in British English1
(ˈtɛndə)
adjective
1.
easily broken, cut, or crushed; soft; not tough
a tender steak
2.
easily damaged; vulnerable or sensitive
a tender youth
at a tender age
3.
having or expressing warm and affectionate feelings
a tender smile
4.
kind, merciful, or sympathetic
a tender heart
5.
arousing warm feelings; touching
a tender memory
6.
gentle and delicate
a tender breeze
7.
requiring care in handling; ticklish
a tender question
8.
painful or sore
a tender wound
9.
sensitive to moral or spiritual feelings
a tender conscience
10. (postpositive; foll byof)
careful or protective
tender of one's emotions
11.
(of a sailing vessel) easily keeled over by a wind; crank
Compare stiff (sense 10)
verb
12. (transitive) rare
a.
to make tender
b.
to treat tenderly
Derived forms
tenderly (ˈtenderly)
adverb
tenderness (ˈtenderness)
noun
Word origin
C13: from Old French tendre, from Latin tener delicate
tender in British English2
(ˈtɛndə)
verb
1. (transitive)
to give, present, or offer
to tender one's resignation
tender a bid
2. (intransitive; foll byfor)
to make a formal offer or estimate for (a job or contract)
3. (transitive) law
to offer (money or goods) in settlement of a debt or claim
noun
4.
the act or an instance of tendering; offer
5. business
a formal offer to supply specified goods or services at a stated cost or rate
6.
something, esp money, used as an official medium of payment
legal tender
Derived forms
tenderable (ˈtenderable)
adjective
tenderer (ˈtenderer)
noun
Word origin
C16: from Anglo-French tendre, from Latin tendere to extend; see tend1
tender in British English3
(ˈtɛndə)
noun
1.
a small boat, such as a dinghy, towed or carried by a yacht or ship
2.
a vehicle drawn behind a steam locomotive to carry the fuel and water
3.
an ancillary vehicle used to carry supplies, spare parts, etc, for a mobile operation, such as an outside broadcast
4.
a person who tends
Word origin
C15: variant of attender
tender in American English1
(ˈtɛndər)
adjective
1.
soft or delicate and easily chewed, broken, cut, etc.; fragile, succulent, etc.
2.
weak of constitution or physique; unable to endure pain, hardship, etc.; feeble; frail
3.
having weakness due to youth; immature; young
the tender years
4.
of soft quality or delicate tone; subdued
tender colors
5.
that requires careful handling; ticklish; delicate
a tender question
6.
gentle, mild, or light; not rough or heavy
a tender touch
7.
a.
that has or expresses affection, love, consideration, etc.
a tender smile
b.
careful; considerate
tender of another's feelings
8.
sparing; chary
tender of one's praise
9.
a.
acutely sensitive, as to pain, insult, etc.
b.
sensitive to impressions, emotions, moral influences, etc.; impressionable
a tender conscience
c.
sensitive to others' feelings; sympathetic; compassionate
a tender heart
10.
giving physical pain, as from overuse or when not fully healed; painful; hurting
a tender pitching arm
11. Nautical
tending to lean over under sail; crank
verb transitive
12.
to make tender
13. Archaic
to treat with tenderness
SYNONYMY NOTE: tender1, in this connection, implies a softness or gentleness in one's relations with othersthat is expressive of warm affection, concern, etc. [a tender caress]; compassionate is applied to one who is easily affected by another's troubles or pains and is quickto show pity or mercy [a compassionate judge]; sympathetic implies the ability or disposition to enter into another's mental state or emotionsand thus to share sorrows, joys, desires, etc. [a sympathetic interest in a colleague's career]; warm, warmhearted suggest a sympathetic interest or affection characterized by cordiality, generosity,etc. [warm, or warmhearted, hospitality]
Derived forms
tenderly (ˈtenderly)
adverb
tenderness (ˈtenderness)
noun
Word origin
ME tendre < OFr < L tener, soft, delicate, tender, prob. altered (infl. by tenuis, thin) < Sabine terenum, soft, akin to Gr terēn, tender < IE *ter-, tender, weak, orig., rubbed, worn down < base *ter-, to rub > throw
tender in American English2
(ˈtɛndər)
verb transitive
1.
to offer in payment of an obligation
2.
to present for acceptance; offer
to tender an invitation, apology, etc.
3.
to submit as a tender
to tender a bid
noun
4.
an offer of money, services, etc. made to satisfy an obligation, avoid legal action, etc.
5.
a formal offer, as a proposal of marriage, a bid stating terms of a contract, or a bid on a printed form submitted to buy securities at a certain price
6. US
something offered in payment, esp. money
see also legal tender
Derived forms
tenderer (ˈtenderer)
noun
Word origin
Fr tendre < L tendere, to stretch, extend, tend2
tender in American English3
(ˈtɛndər)
noun
1.
a person who tends, or has charge of, something
2.
a.
an auxiliary ship for supplying or servicing another ship or a submarine, seaplane, buoys, etc.
b.
a boat for carrying passengers, etc. to or from a ship close to shore
3.
a railroad car carrying fuel and water for a steam locomotive, to the rear of which it is attached
tender in Retail
(tɛndər)
Word forms: (regular plural) tenders
noun
(Retail: Supplier accounts)
A tender is an offer to supply goods or services including the price that will be charged.
Contractors should submit tenders in sealed envelopes by 12 noon on Friday.
The manufacturers all bid for the contract in an open international tender.
A tender is an offer to supply goods or services including the price that will be charged.
Examples of 'tender' in a sentence
tender
Both sections could be put out to tender next year.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The Indian government has since withdrawn these notes and they are no longer legal tender.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
A further 300 million tender offer is proposed for early next year.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
A 200million tender offer aimed at returning some cash to investors closes today.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Hence, I am tendering my resignation.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The rice should be tender but still with a little bite.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Do we have to burden them with the agony of introspection at such a tender age?
The Sun (2007)
This stopped putting much work out to tender before the recent election.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
This is easiest to do while the soil is soft and their growth is young and tender.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
This complexity often discourages smaller firms from submitting tenders.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Something of tender relaxation in his face struck home to her heart.
Elizabeth Gaskell Cranford (1853)
When did coins cease to be legal tender?
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Work should sometimes be put out to tender and ministers should use outside research agencies when required.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Who can tender to become such a tutor?
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It said that the move follows a formal tender process.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He had no choice but to tender his resignation.
The Sun (2006)
Gradually add stock until the beans and spelt are tender but still al dente.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
That will help you because then you will be able to include it in tenders for workand so on.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Be gentle and tender and honest.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Tender offer and other auction structures Buyers make sealed bids.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It's become a way of rendering lesser cuts of meat tender and tasty.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It may feel warm and tender, too.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Sell into the tender offer by all means, but otherwise avoid.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
For Mirah was certainly a creature in whom it was difficult not to show a tender kind of interest both by looks and speech.
George Eliot Daniel Deronda (1876)
I am sure that things are just the same now - the lowest tender gets the job.
The Sun (2008)
Amazingly tender, gentle film; science fiction and love in perfect harmony.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
In other languages
tender
British English: tender /ˈtɛndə/ ADJECTIVE
Someone or something that is tender is kind and gentle.
Her voice was tender.
American English: tender
Arabic: لَطِيف
Brazilian Portuguese: afável
Chinese: 温柔的
Croatian: nježan
Czech: něžný
Danish: kærlig
Dutch: gevoelig
European Spanish: tierno
Finnish: pehmeä
French: tendre
German: zart
Greek: τρυφερός
Italian: tenero
Japanese: 柔らかい
Korean: 부드러운
Norwegian: mør
Polish: czuły
European Portuguese: afável
Romanian: tandru
Russian: нежный
Latin American Spanish: tierno
Swedish: ömtålig
Thai: อ่อนโยน
Turkish: yumuşak
Ukrainian: ніжний
Vietnamese: mềm
British English: tender VERB
If a company tenders for something, it makes a formal offer to supply goods or do a job for a particular price.
The staff are forbidden to tender for private-sector work.
American English: tender
Brazilian Portuguese: abrir licitação
Chinese: 投标
European Spanish: ofrecer
French: faire une soumission
German: sich bewerben um
Italian: partecipare a una gara d'appalto
Japanese: 入札する
Korean: 입찰하다
European Portuguese: abrir licitação
Latin American Spanish: ofrecer
All related terms of 'tender'
self-tender
an offer by a company to buy back some or all of its shares from its shareholders , esp as a protection against an unwelcome takeover bid
tender love
Love is the feeling that a person's happiness is very important to you, and the way you show this feeling in your behaviour towards them.
legal tender
Legal tender is money, especially a particular coin or banknote , which is officially part of a country's currency at a particular time.
tender offer
an offer to buy shares in a corporation with the price specified by the buyer
tender-hearted
If you are tender-hearted , you have a gentle and caring nature.
tender loving care
considerate and kindly care, as of someone who is ill, upset , etc
Chinese translation of 'tender'
tender
(ˈtɛndəʳ)
adj
(= loving)[person, care]温(溫)柔的 (wēnróu de)
(= sore)[arm, leg etc]有触(觸)痛的 (yǒu chùtòng de)
[meat, vegetables]嫩的 (nèn de)
[age]年幼的 (niányòu de)
n(c)
(Comm, = offer) 投标(標) (tóubiāo)
vt
(frm)[offer, resignation, apology]提出 (tíchū)
vi
to tender for sth (Comm) 为(為)某事投标(標) (wèi mǒushì tóubiāo)
to put in a tender (for)参(參)加(某项(項))投标(標) (cānjiā (mǒu xiàng) tóubiāo)
to put work out to tender (Brit) 对(對)工程进(進)行招标(標) (duì gōngchéng jìnxíng zhāobiāo)
1 (adjective)
Definition
gentle and kind
tender, loving care
Synonyms
gentle
a quiet and gentle man who liked sports and enjoyed life
loving
a loving husband and father
kind
He was a very kind man, full of common sense.
caring
He is a wonderful person, very gentle and caring.
warm
We were instantly attracted by his warm personality.
sympathetic
It may be that he sees you only as a sympathetic friend.
fond
She gave him a fond smile.
sentimental
humane
Their aim is for a more just and humane society.
affectionate
They seemed devoted to each other and were openly affectionate.
compassionate
My father was a deeply compassionate man.
benevolent
a most benevolent employer
considerate
merciful
We can only hope the court is merciful.
amorous
the object of his amorous intentions
warm-hearted
a good-natured and warm-hearted woman loved by everyone
tenderhearted
softhearted
touchy-feely (informal)
Opposites
hard
,
harsh
,
tough
,
cruel
,
brutal
,
insensitive
,
unkind
,
inhuman
,
unsympathetic
,
uncaring
,
pitiless
,
hard-hearted
,
cold-hearted
2 (adjective)
a tragic, tender love story
Synonyms
romantic
They enjoyed a romantic dinner for two.
moving
It was a moving moment for them.
touching
the touching tale of the relationship between a woman and her grandson
emotional
It was a very emotional moment.
sentimental
It's a very sentimental play.
poignant
a poignant reminder of her sister's death
evocative
Aaron Copland's beautiful and evocative `Appalachian Spring'
soppy (British, informal)
She loves soppy love stories.
3 (adjective)
Definition
vulnerable or sensitive
He had become attracted to the game at the tender age of seven.
Synonyms
vulnerable
criminals who prey on the more vulnerable members of our society
young
I was still too young to understand what was going on.
sensitive
new
green
He was a young lad, very green and immature.
raw
He is still raw but his potential shows.
youthful
youthful enthusiasm and high spirits
inexperienced
They are inexperienced when it comes to decorating.
immature
The birds were in immature plumage.
callow
Although he's 25, he still behaves like a callow youth in some ways.
impressionable
unripe
wet behind the ears (informal)
Opposites
mature
,
grown-up
,
experienced
,
worldly
,
seasoned
,
advanced
,
sophisticated
,
elderly
,
worldly-wise
4 (adjective)
Definition
(of cooked food) having softened and become easy to chew or cut
Cook until the meat is tender.
Synonyms
not tough
done (informal)
edible
succulent
chewable
easily chewed
Opposites
strong
,
tough
,
hard
,
leathery
5 (adjective)
Definition
painful when touched
My tummy felt very tender.
Synonyms
sensitive
gentle cosmetics for sensitive skin
painful
Her glands were swollen and painful.
sore
My chest is still sore from the surgery.
smarting
raw
the drag of the rope against the raw flesh of my shoulder
bruised
irritated
aching
The aching joints and fever should last no longer than a few days.
inflamed
Her eyes were sore and inflamed.
6 (adjective)
The newborn looked so fragile and tender.
Synonyms
fragile
Coffee was served to them in cups of fragile china.
delicate
Although the material looks tough, it is very delicate.
frail
The frail craft rocked as he clambered in.
soft
a very soft and sensitive heart
weak
I was too weak to move my arms and legs.
feeble
While I was ill I was too feeble to even stand.
breakable
My parents had a remarkable array of breakable objects.
7 (adjective)
Even his continuing presence remains a tender issue.
Synonyms
difficult
It was a very difficult decision to make.
sensitive
Employment is a very sensitive issue.
tricky
This could be a very tricky problem.
dangerous
a dangerous undertaking
complicated
The political situation in this region is very complicated.
risky
It is a very risky business.
touchy
a touchy subject
ticklish
the ticklish question of the future of the EU
(verb)
Definition
to present or offer
She quickly tendered her resignation.
Synonyms
offer
We offered a fair price for the land.
present
We presented three options to the unions for discussion.
submit
They submitted their reports to the Chancellor yesterday.
give
The handout gives all the times of the performances.
suggest
I suggest you ask him some specific questions about his past.
propose
We are about to propose some changes to the system.
extend
`I'm Chuck,' the man said, extending his hand.
volunteer
Natalie volunteered an ingenious suggestion.
hand in
put forward
proffer
They have not yet proffered an explanation of how the accident happened.
(noun)
Definition
a formal offer to supply specified goods or services at a stated cost or rate
Builders will be asked to submit a tender for the work.
Synonyms
offer
We've made an offer for the house.
bid
He made an agreed takeover bid of £351 million.
estimate
proposal
the government's proposals to abolish free health care
suggestion
I have lots of suggestions for the park's future.
submission
A written submission has to be prepared.
proffer
phrasal verb
See tender for something
Additional synonyms
in the sense of aching
The aching joints and fever should last no longer than a few days.
Synonyms
painful,
suffering,
hurting,
tired,
smarting,
pounding,
raw,
tender,
sore,
throbbing,
inflamed,
excruciating,
agonizing
in the sense of affectionate
Definition
having or displaying tenderness, affection, or warmth
They seemed devoted to each other and were openly affectionate.
Synonyms
fond,
loving,
kind,
caring,
warm,
friendly,
attached,
devoted,
tender,
doting,
warm-hearted
in the sense of amorous
Definition
feeling, displaying, or relating to sexual love or desire
the object of his amorous intentions
Synonyms
loving,
in love,
tender,
passionate,
fond,
erotic,
affectionate,
ardent,
impassioned,
doting,
enamoured,
lustful,
attached,
lovesick,
amatory
Synonyms of 'tender'
tender
Explore 'tender' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of benevolent
a most benevolent employer
Synonyms
kind,
good,
kindly,
understanding,
caring,
liberal,
generous,
obliging,
sympathetic,
humanitarian,
charitable,
benign,
humane,
compassionate,
gracious,
indulgent,
amiable,
amicable,
lenient,
cordial,
considerate,
affable,
congenial,
altruistic,
philanthropic,
bountiful,
beneficent,
well-disposed,
kind-hearted,
warm-hearted,
bounteous,
tender-hearted
in the sense of bid
Definition
an offer of a specified amount
He made an agreed takeover bid of £351 million.
Synonyms
offer,
price,
attempt,
amount,
advance,
proposal,
sum,
tender,
proposition,
submission
in the sense of breakable
My parents had a remarkable array of breakable objects.
Synonyms
fragile,
delicate,
frail,
brittle,
flimsy,
crumbly,
friable,
frangible
in the sense of callow
Definition
young and inexperienced
Although he's 25, he still behaves like a callow youth in some ways.
Synonyms
inexperienced,
juvenile,
naïve,
immature,
raw,
untried,
green,
unsophisticated,
puerile,
guileless,
jejune (formal),
unfledged
in the sense of caring
Definition
feeling or showing care and compassion for other people
He is a wonderful person, very gentle and caring.
Synonyms
compassionate,
loving,
kindly,
warm,
soft,
sensitive,
tender,
sympathetic,
responsive,
receptive,
considerate,
warmhearted,
tenderhearted,
softhearted,
touchy-feely (informal)
in the sense of compassionate
Definition
showing or having compassion
My father was a deeply compassionate man.
Synonyms
sympathetic,
kindly,
understanding,
tender,
pitying,
humanitarian,
charitable,
humane,
indulgent,
benevolent,
lenient,
merciful,
kind-hearted,
tender-hearted
in the sense of complicated
Definition
difficult to understand or deal with
The political situation in this region is very complicated.
Synonyms
involved,
difficult,
puzzling,
troublesome,
problematic,
perplexing
in the sense of dangerous
Definition
likely or able to cause injury or harm
a dangerous undertaking
Synonyms
perilous,
threatening,
risky,
hazardous,
exposed,
alarming,
vulnerable,
nasty,
ugly,
menacing,
insecure,
hairy (slang),
unsafe,
precarious,
treacherous,
breakneck,
parlous (archaic),
fraught with danger,
chancy (informal),
unchancy (Scottish)
in the sense of delicate
Definition
easily damaged
Although the material looks tough, it is very delicate.
Synonyms
fragile,
weak,
frail,
brittle,
tender,
flimsy,
dainty,
breakable,
frangible
in the sense of emotional
Definition
appealing to the emotions
It was a very emotional moment.
Synonyms
moving,
touching,
affecting,
exciting,
stirring,
thrilling,
sentimental,
poignant,
emotive,
heart-rending,
heart-warming,
tear-jerking (informal)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of evocative
Aaron Copland's beautiful and evocative `Appalachian Spring'
Synonyms
expressive,
moving,
striking,
revealing,
pointed,
pregnant,
vivid,
meaningful,
poignant,
eloquent,
indicative,
suggestive
in the sense of extend
Definition
to present or offer
`I'm Chuck,' the man said, extending his hand.
Synonyms
offer,
give,
hold out,
present,
grant,
advance,
yield,
reach out,
confer,
stretch out,
stick out,
bestow,
impart,
proffer,
put forth
in the sense of feeble
Definition
lacking in physical or mental strength
While I was ill I was too feeble to even stand.
Synonyms
weak,
failing,
exhausted,
weakened,
delicate,
faint,
powerless,
frail,
debilitated,
sickly,
languid,
puny,
weedy (informal),
infirm,
effete,
enfeebled,
doddering,
enervated,
etiolated,
shilpit (Scottish)
in the sense of fond
Definition
loving and affectionate
She gave him a fond smile.
Synonyms
loving,
caring,
warm,
devoted,
tender,
adoring,
affectionate,
indulgent,
doting,
amorous
in the sense of frail
Definition
easily damaged
The frail craft rocked as he clambered in.
Synonyms
flimsy,
weak,
vulnerable,
delicate,
fragile,
brittle,
unsound,
wispy,
insubstantial,
breakable,
frangible,
slight
in the sense of give
The handout gives all the times of the performances.
Synonyms
demonstrate,
show,
offer,
provide,
evidence,
display,
indicate,
manifest,
set forth
in the sense of green
Definition
inexperienced or gullible
He was a young lad, very green and immature.
Synonyms
inexperienced,
new,
innocent,
raw,
naive,
ignorant,
immature,
gullible,
callow,
untrained,
unsophisticated,
credulous,
ingenuous,
unpolished,
wet behind the ears (informal),
inexpert,
unpractised,
unversed
in the sense of humane
Definition
showing kindness and sympathy
Their aim is for a more just and humane society.
Synonyms
kind,
compassionate,
good,
kindly,
understanding,
gentle,
forgiving,
tender,
mild,
sympathetic,
charitable,
benign,
clement,
benevolent,
lenient,
merciful,
good-natured,
forbearing,
kind-hearted
in the sense of immature
Definition
not fully grown or developed
The birds were in immature plumage.
Synonyms
young,
adolescent,
undeveloped,
green,
raw,
premature,
unfinished,
imperfect,
untimely,
unripe,
unformed,
unseasonable,
unfledged
in the sense of inexperienced
Definition
having no knowledge or experience of a particular situation, activity, etc.
They are inexperienced when it comes to decorating.
Synonyms
new,
unskilled,
untrained,
green,
fresh,
amateur,
raw,
unfamiliar,
unused,
callow,
immature,
unaccustomed,
untried,
unschooled,
wet behind the ears (informal),
unacquainted,
unseasoned,
unpractised,
unversed,
unfledged
Additional synonyms
in the sense of inflamed
Her eyes were sore and inflamed.
Synonyms
swollen,
sore,
red,
hot,
angry,
infected,
fevered,
festering,
chafing,
septic
in the sense of kind
Definition
considerate, friendly, and helpful
He was a very kind man, full of common sense.
Synonyms
considerate,
good,
loving,
kindly,
understanding,
concerned,
friendly,
neighbourly,
gentle,
generous,
mild,
obliging,
sympathetic,
charitable,
thoughtful,
benign,
humane,
affectionate,
compassionate,
clement,
gracious,
indulgent,
benevolent,
attentive,
amiable,
courteous,
amicable,
lenient,
cordial,
congenial,
philanthropic,
unselfish,
propitious,
beneficent,
kind-hearted,
bounteous,
tender-hearted
in the sense of loving
Definition
feeling or showing love and affection
a loving husband and father
Synonyms
affectionate,
kind,
warm,
dear,
friendly,
devoted,
tender,
fond,
ardent,
cordial,
doting,
amorous,
solicitous,
demonstrative,
warm-hearted
in the sense of merciful
Definition
showing or giving mercy
We can only hope the court is merciful.
Synonyms
compassionate,
forgiving,
sympathetic,
kind,
liberal,
soft,
sparing,
generous,
mild,
pitying,
humane,
clement,
gracious,
lenient,
beneficent,
forbearing,
tender-hearted,
benignant
in the sense of moving
Definition
arousing or touching the emotions
It was a moving moment for them.
Synonyms
emotional,
touching,
affecting,
exciting,
inspiring,
stirring,
arousing,
poignant,
emotive,
impelling
in the sense of painful
Definition
affected with pain
Her glands were swollen and painful.
Synonyms
sore,
hurting,
smarting,
aching,
raw,
tender,
throbbing,
inflamed,
excruciating
in the sense of poignant
Definition
sharply painful to the feelings
a poignant reminder of her sister's death
Synonyms
moving,
touching,
affecting,
upsetting,
sad,
bitter,
intense,
painful,
distressing,
pathetic,
harrowing,
heartbreaking,
agonizing,
heart-rending,
gut-wrenching
in the sense of present
Definition
to put forward or submit
We presented three options to the unions for discussion.
Synonyms
put forward,
offer,
suggest,
raise,
state,
produce,
introduce,
advance,
relate,
declare,
extend,
pose,
submit,
tender,
hold out,
recount,
expound,
proffer,
adduce
in the sense of proffer
They have not yet proffered an explanation of how the accident happened.
Synonyms
suggest,
propose,
volunteer,
submit,
tender,
propound
in the sense of proposal
Definition
a suggestion put forward for consideration
the government's proposals to abolish free health care
Synonyms
suggestion,
plan,
programme,
scheme,
offer,
terms,
design,
project,
bid,
motion,
recommendation,
tender,
presentation,
proposition,
overture,
proffer
Additional synonyms
in the sense of propose
Definition
to put forward (a plan) for consideration
We are about to propose some changes to the system.
Synonyms
put forward,
present,
suggest,
advance,
come up with,
submit,
tender,
proffer,
propound
in the sense of raw
Definition
untrained or inexperienced
He is still raw but his potential shows.
Synonyms
inexperienced,
new,
green,
ignorant,
immature,
unskilled,
callow,
untrained,
untried,
undisciplined,
unseasoned,
unpractised
in the sense of raw
Definition
(of the skin or a wound) painful, with the surface scraped away
the drag of the rope against the raw flesh of my shoulder
Synonyms
sore,
open,
skinned,
sensitive,
tender,
scratched,
grazed,
chafed,
abraded
in the sense of risky
It is a very risky business.
Synonyms
dangerous,
hazardous,
unsafe,
perilous,
uncertain,
tricky,
dodgy (British, Australian, New Zealand, informal),
precarious,
touch-and-go,
dicey (informal, British),
fraught with danger,
chancy (informal),
shonky (Australian, New Zealand, informal)
in the sense of sentimental
Definition
appealing to the emotions, esp. to romantic feelings
It's a very sentimental play.
Synonyms
romantic,
touching,
emotional,
tender,
pathetic,
nostalgic,
sloppy (informal),
tearful,
corny (slang),
impressionable,
mushy (informal),
maudlin,
simpering,
weepy (informal),
slushy (informal),
mawkish,
tear-jerking (informal),
drippy (informal),
schmaltzy (slang),
icky (informal),
gushy (informal),
soft-hearted,
overemotional,
dewy-eyed,
three-hankie (informal)
in the sense of soft
Definition
loving and tender
a very soft and sensitive heart
Synonyms
kind,
tender,
sentimental,
compassionate,
sensitive,
gentle,
pitying,
sympathetic,
tenderhearted,
touchy-feely (informal)
in the sense of soppy
Definition
foolishly sentimental
She loves soppy love stories.
Synonyms
sentimental,
corny (slang),
slushy (informal),
soft (informal),
silly,
daft (informal),
weepy (informal),
mawkish,
drippy (informal),
lovey-dovey,
schmaltzy (slang),
icky (informal),
gushy (informal),
overemotional,
three-hankie (informal)
in the sense of sore
Definition
(of a wound, injury, etc.) painfully sensitive
My chest is still sore from the surgery.
Synonyms
painful,
smarting,
raw,
tender,
burning,
angry,
sensitive,
irritated,
inflamed,
chafed,
reddened
in the sense of submission
Definition
something submitted, such as a proposal
A written submission has to be prepared.
Synonyms
proposal,
offer,
proposition,
argument,
suggestion,
motion,
recommendation,
contention
in the sense of submit
Definition
to send (an application or proposal) to someone for judgment or consideration
They submitted their reports to the Chancellor yesterday.
Synonyms
present,
hand in,
tender,
put forward,
table (British),
commit,
refer,
proffer
Additional synonyms
in the sense of suggest
Definition
to put forward (a plan or an idea) for consideration
I suggest you ask him some specific questions about his past.
Synonyms
recommend,
propose,
advise,
move,
table (British),
counsel,
advocate,
prescribe,
put forward,
propound,
offer a suggestion
in the sense of suggestion
Definition
something that is suggested
I have lots of suggestions for the park's future.
Synonyms
recommendation,
proposal,
proposition,
plan,
motion,
submission
in the sense of sympathetic
Definition
feeling or showing kindness and understanding
It may be that he sees you only as a sympathetic friend.
Synonyms
caring,
kind,
understanding,
concerned,
feeling,
interested,
kindly,
warm,
tender,
pitying,
supportive,
responsive,
affectionate,
compassionate,
commiserating,
warm-hearted,
condoling
in the sense of tenderhearted
Synonyms
kind,
loving,
kindly,
caring,
warm,
sensitive,
gentle,
mild,
sympathetic,
fond,
sentimental,
benign,
humane,
responsive,
affectionate,
compassionate,
benevolent,
considerate,
merciful,
kind-hearted,
warm-hearted,
softhearted,
touchy-feely (informal)
in the sense of ticklish
Definition
delicate or difficult
the ticklish question of the future of the EU
Synonyms
difficult,
sensitive,
delicate,
tricky,
nice,
critical,
uncertain,
awkward,
risky,
unstable,
thorny,
touchy,
unsteady
in the sense of touching
Definition
arousing tender feelings
the touching tale of the relationship between a woman and her grandson
Synonyms
moving,
affecting,
sad,
stirring,
tender,
melting,
pathetic,
poignant,
heartbreaking,
emotive,
pitiful,
pitiable,
piteous
in the sense of touchy
Definition
requiring careful and tactful handling
a touchy subject
Synonyms
delicate,
sensitive,
tricky,
risky,
sticky (informal),
thorny,
knotty,
ticklish
in the sense of tricky
Definition
needing careful handling
This could be a very tricky problem.
Synonyms
difficult,
sensitive,
complicated,
delicate,
risky,
sticky (informal),
hairy (informal),
problematic,
thorny,
touch-and-go,
knotty,
dicey (informal),
ticklish
in the sense of volunteer
Definition
to give (information) willingly
Natalie volunteered an ingenious suggestion.
Synonyms
suggest,
advance,
put forward,
venture,
tender
in the sense of warm
Definition
kindly or affectionate
We were instantly attracted by his warm personality.
Synonyms
affable,
kindly,
friendly,
affectionate,
loving,
happy,
tender,
pleasant,
cheerful,
hearty,
good-humoured,
amiable,
amicable,
cordial,
sociable,
genial,
congenial,
hospitable,
approachable,
amorous,
good-natured,
likable or likeable
Additional synonyms
in the sense of warm-hearted
Definition
kind, affectionate, or sympathetic
a good-natured and warm-hearted woman loved by everyone
Synonyms
kindly,
loving,
kind,
warm,
gentle,
generous,
tender,
pleasant,
mild,
sympathetic,
affectionate,
compassionate,
hearty,
cordial,
genial,
affable,
good-natured,
kind-hearted,
tender-hearted
in the sense of weak
Definition
lacking in physical or mental strength
I was too weak to move my arms and legs.
Synonyms
feeble,
exhausted,
frail,
debilitated,
spent,
wasted,
weakly,
tender,
delicate,
faint,
fragile,
shaky,
sickly,
languid,
puny,
decrepit,
unsteady,
infirm,
anaemic,
effete,
enervated
in the sense of young
Definition
having lived or existed for a relatively short time
I was still too young to understand what was going on.
Synonyms
immature,
juvenile,
youthful,
little,
growing,
green,
junior,
infant,
adolescent,
callow,
unfledged,
in the springtime of life
in the sense of youthful
Definition
of, relating to, possessing, or associated with youth