tenderly

/ˈtendəli/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈɛndɚli] /ˈtendərli/ (ame, ipa)

tenderly — 副詞

1. in a way that shows care, love, or gentleness toward someone or something — for

1.副詞B1
釋義

溫柔地

以溫柔關愛的方式

in a way that shows care, love, or gentleness toward someone or something — for example, holding a baby close, speaking softly to a frightened child, or stroking an old dog's fur.

例句

The nurse held Maeve's grandmother's hand tenderly while guiding her across the room.

護士溫柔地握著 Maeve 祖母的手，一邊扶她走過房間。

used with verbs of physical touch: held + tenderly

Gabriel kissed his daughter's forehead tenderly before tucking her into bed.

Gabriel 輕柔地吻了女兒的額頭，然後幫她蓋好被子。

used with verbs of affection: kissed + tenderly

同義詞
  • gently

    focuses on physical softness or careful handling; lacks the emotional warmth of tenderly

  • lovingly

    stronger romantic or familial affection; less common with non-personal objects

  • softly

    focuses on quietness or lack of force; can describe light, sounds, or texture

  • affectionately

    stresses fondness and warmth, often between people who know each other well

反義詞
  • roughly

    opposite in manner of touch or treatment

  • harshly

    opposite in tone or emotional quality

  • cruelly

    opposite in intention, suggesting deliberate harm

用法筆記

Commonly pairs with verbs of touch (hold, stroke, pat, kiss) and speech (whisper, speak, say). Describes the emotional quality of the action, not just physical softness.

常見錯誤

❌He tenderly closed the door so it would not make noise.
✅He gently closed the door so it would not make noise.
💡Tenderly implies emotional warmth toward someone; for careful handling of objects, use gently.