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tender–hearted
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tender–hearted
(adjective)
tender–hearted
/
ˈ
tɛndɚˌhɑɚtəd/
adjective
tender–hearted
/
ˈ
tɛndɚˌhɑɚtəd/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of TENDER–HEARTED
[
more tender–hearted; most tender–hearted
]
:
very gentle and kind
:
showing love, kindness, or pity
She is a
tender-hearted
[=
compassionate
] mother.
a
tender-hearted
pet owner
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