tenderly Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb with tenderness; in a tender manner
    • tenderly she placed her arms round him

WordNet


Ten"der*ly adverb
Definitions
  1. In a tender manner; with tenderness; mildly; gently; softly; in a manner not to injure or give pain; with pity or affection; kindly. Chaucer.

Webster 1913