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Adnoun
noun · 78% connection
an adjective used as a noun; "‘meek’ in ‘blessed are the meek’ is an adnoun"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: softness, tenderness, heart, susceptible, pity.
Affectionately
adverb · 78% connection
With affection; lovingly; fondly; tenderly; kindly.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: softness, tenderness, heart, susceptible, pity.
Attachment
noun · 78% connection
The act attaching, or state of being attached; close adherence or affection; fidelity; regard; an/ passion of affection that binds a p…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: softness, tenderness, heart, susceptible, pity.
Bind
verb · 78% connection
Fig.: To oblige, restrain, or hold, by authority, law, duty, promise, vow, affection, or other moral tie; as, to bind the conscience;…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: softness, tenderness, heart, susceptible, pity.
Bowel
noun · 78% connection
The seat of pity or kindness. Hence: Tenderness; compassion.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: softness, tenderness, heart, susceptible, pity.
Caress
noun · 78% connection
An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: softness, tenderness, heart, susceptible, pity.
Cherish
verb · 78% connection
To treat with tenderness and affection; to nurture with care; to protect and aid.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: softness, tenderness, heart, susceptible, pity.
Christian
adjective · 78% connection
Characteristic of Christian people; civilized; kind; kindly; gentle; beneficent.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: softness, tenderness, heart, susceptible, pity.
Conscience
noun · 78% connection
Tenderness of feeling; pity.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: softness, tenderness, heart, susceptible, pity.
Croup
noun · 78% connection
An inflammatory affection of the larynx or trachea, accompanied by a hoarse, ringing cough and stridulous, difficult breathing; esp.,…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: softness, tenderness, heart, susceptible, pity.
Dehumanize
verb · 78% connection
To divest of human qualities, such as pity, tenderness, etc.; as, dehumanizing influences.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: softness, tenderness, heart, susceptible, pity.
Delicacy
adjective · 78% connection
Nicety or fineness of form, texture, or constitution; softness; elegance; smoothness; tenderness; and hence, frailty or weakness; as,…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: softness, tenderness, heart, susceptible, pity.
Effeminacy
noun · 78% connection
Characteristic quality of a woman, such as softness, luxuriousness, delicacy, or weakness, which is unbecoming a man; womanish delicac…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: softness, tenderness, heart, susceptible, pity.
Feeling
noun · 78% connection
Any state or condition of emotion; the exercise of the capacity for emotion; any mental state whatever; as, a right or a wrong feeling…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: softness, tenderness, heart, susceptible, pity.
Frosty
adjective · 78% connection
Chill in affection; without warmth of affection or courage.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: softness, tenderness, heart, susceptible, pity.
Gent
adjective · 78% connection
Gentle; noble; of gentle birth.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: softness, tenderness, heart, susceptible, pity.
Gentle
superl. · 78% connection
Quiet and refined in manners; not rough, harsh, or stern; mild; meek; bland; amiable; tender; as, a gentle nature, temper, or disposit…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: softness, tenderness, heart, susceptible, pity.
Gentleness
noun · 78% connection
The quality or state of being gentle, well-born, mild, benevolent, docile, etc.; gentility; softness of manners, disposition, etc.; mi…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: softness, tenderness, heart, susceptible, pity.
