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(n)
(uncountable) The characteristic of being tenderhearted.
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The state or condition of being softhearted; sentimental tenderness.
the quality of being warmhearted
A feeling of love or strong attachment.
The quality of being fond: liking something, foolishness; doting affection; propensity.
The state or quality of being affectionate.
The property, state, or condition of being sore; painfulness.
The state of being irritated.
Mental or bodily distress.
(anatomy) A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion.
The state of being kind.
The condition of being susceptible; vulnerability.
(uncountable) A deep caring for the existence of another.
The quality or degree of being sensitive.
The quality or state of being sensitive; sensitiveness.
the characteristic of being receptive
A person with a paranormal sensitivity to something that most cannot perceive.
The state or quality of being aware of something.
A physical feeling or perception from something that comes into contact with the body; something sensed.
The quality or state of being responsive.
The condition of being insensitive
A moderate degree of heat; the sensation of being warm.
The condition of being sweet (all senses).
The quality of being soft.
Deep awareness of the suffering of others that people have to the point of them being motivated to relieve such states.
The state of being gentle.
(uncountable) The quality of being cordial.
Something appealing, usually a pleasing food, especially a choice dish of a certain culture suggesting rarity and refinement.
The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
A feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another.
(adj)
(of a person) Kind, sensitive, or empathetic.
(uncountable) Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
The quality of being mild; gentleness.
(uncountable) Disposition to do good.
The state or quality of being solicitous.
An act or state of being sentimental.
(uncountable) The act or state of devoting or being devoted.
(archaic) Tender feeling or fondness; affection.
Alternative form of tenderheartedness. [(uncountable) The characteristic of being tenderhearted.]
The quality of being warm-hearted.
Alternative form of tendermindedness. [The state or quality of being tenderminded.]
The soft tissue of the body, especially muscle and fat.
(zoology) One of the first antlers of a deer.
(obsolete) tenderness
Kindness and compassion.
Alternative form of softheartedness. [The state or condition of being softhearted; sentimental tenderness.]
(idiomatic) A sentimental fondness or affection.
The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness.
That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone.
open-heartedness
A state of heat and light being emitted by a hot object.
An act of touching, especially with the hand or finger.
The state of feeling kindly towards someone or something, or the actions inspired thereby.
A general thought, feeling, or sense.
Alternative form of gentle-heartedness. [Kindness and compassion.]
(nonstandard) Warmth.
The state of languishing.
(dated, rare) The trait of showing excessive sympathy.
An overly sentimental thing or condition; bathos or sentimentality.
The state or quality of being easy (in various senses). particularly:
Considerate and compassionate care, especially as given by nurses when no other treatment is of use.
(rare, informal) A touchy-feely person; one who is fond of physical contact with other people.
The quality of being endearing.
The state, quality, or condition of being heartly; warmth
kindness
(idiomatic) A kind, compassionate, or caring attitude; kindheartedness; a person with those qualities.
Emotion; impression.
The quality or state of being prone, or of bending downward.
A sense of sympathy for, consideration of, or shared interests with one or more other human beings.
An expression of affection.
The quality of being kindhearted.
Generosity and kindness.
(informal, mildly derogatory, occasionally endearing) A weak or sentimental person.
(idiomatic) The ability of a person to deal with others in a personable and empathetic way.
The quality of being goodhearted
An act of bestowing compassion.
An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.
Sweetness
Human interaction.
(psychology) A personality trait characterized by the adjectives kind, sympathetic, cooperative, warm and considerate.
(uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.
The quality of being true-hearted.
Sweetness of manner: agreeableness, gentleness.
Suitability; the quality of being apt or suitable.
A tendency.
Habitual kindness or mildness of temper or disposition; amiability.
The characteristic of being inward or directed towards the inside.
(informal) A good impression; a feeling of comfort, happiness or trust.
Something characteristic of the conjugal state; an expression of connubial tenderness.
A kindly and generous nature; big-heartedness.
(idiomatic) Transparent, open, or forthright emotions.
lukewarmness
Alternative form of open-heartedness. [Frankness; candor and sincerity.]
(archaic) Lukewarmness, tepidness, moderate warmth.
The state of being endeared.