| Main Entry: | tenderly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | softly |
Synonyms: |
carefully, delicately, gently, gingerly, lightly, mildly |
| Main Entry: | tenderly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | lovingly |
Synonyms: |
adoringly, affectionately, fondly |
| Main Entry: | dearly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | lovingly |
Synonyms: |
affectionately, devotedly, fondly, tenderly, yearningly |
Antonyms: |
hatefully |
| Main Entry: | kindly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with compassion |
Synonyms: |
affectionately, agreeably, benevolently, benignly, carefully, charitably, compassionately, considerately, cordially, courteously, delicately, generously, genially, good-naturedly, graciously, heedfully, helpfully, humanely, politely, solicitously, sympathetically, tenderly, thoughtfully, tolerantly, understandingly, well |
Antonyms: |
disagreeably, inconsiderately, unkindly |
| Main Entry: | lightly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | gently, effortlessly |
Synonyms: |
agilely, airily, breezily, carelessly, casually, daintily, delicately, easily, ethereally, faintly, flippantly, freely, frivolously, gingerly, heedlessly, indifferently, leniently, mildly, moderately, nimbly, peacefully, quietly, readily, simply, slightingly, slightly, smoothly, softly, sparingly, sparsely, subtly, tenderly, tenuously, thinly, thoughtlessly, timidly, unsubstantially, well |
Antonyms: |
effortfully, heavily |
| Main Entry: | softly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | lightly |
Synonyms: |
agilely, airily, breezily, carelessly, daintily, delicately, faintly, gently, gingerly, gradually, nimbly, quietly, smoothly, tenderly |
| Main Entry: | gently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | kindly |
Synonyms: |
benevolently, considerately, tenderly |
| Main Entry: | mildly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | gently |
Synonyms: |
blandly, calmly, compassionately, delicately, genially, gingerly, imperturbably, indifferently, kindly, lightly, meekly, moderately, mollifyingly, patiently, quietly, softly, soothingly, temperately, tenderly, tepidly, tolerantly, tranquilly |
Antonyms: |
harshly, roughly, violently |