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Meaning of tender look
A tender look is a gentle, loving, and caring expression or gaze.
Etymology of tender look
The word "tender" originates from the Old French word "tendre," meaning soft, delicate, or gentle, which is derived from the Latin word "tender," meaning to stretch or extend.
The phrase "tender look" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a gentle or loving expression.
Synonyms
gentle glance
loving gaze
soft stare
caring expression
affectionate regard
sympathetic look
compassionate gaze
kind eyes
warm smile
fond regard
sweet expression
endearing glance
charming gaze
appealing look
attractive stare
alluring glance
captivating gaze
enchanting eyes
mesmerizing stare
bewitching glance
beguiling gaze
enticing look
irresistible stare
lovely expression
pleasant regard
agreeable gaze
likeable look
winsome smile
amiable glance
genial stare
benevolent gaze
benignant look
beneficent expression
gracious regard
indulgent glance
tolerant gaze
permissive stare
lenient look
humane expression
merciful regard
pitying glance
sorrowful gaze
mournful look
sad expression
melancholy regard
plaintive glance
doleful stare
woeful gaze
lugubrious look.
Definitions
- A tender look is defined by Oxford Languages as a look or gaze that is gentle, loving, and caring, often expressing affection, sympathy, or compassion.
- * It can also refer to a look that is soft, mild, and benevolent, conveying a sense of kindness, warmth, and concern.
Usage Examples
- She gave him a tender look, and he knew that she still cared about him.
- * The mother's tender look at her child conveyed a deep sense of love and affection.
- * The artist's tender look at the subject of his painting captured the essence of his emotions.
Antonyms
harsh glance
cold stare
hard gaze
unforgiving look
stern expression
severe regard
disapproving glance
critical gaze
condemning stare
disconcerting look
unsettling glance
unnerving gaze
intimidating stare
frightening glance
terrifying gaze
alarming look
shocking expression
disturbing regard
displeasing glance
unsympathetic gaze
unfeeling look
callous stare
heartless glance
cruel gaze
brutal look
vicious stare
savage glance
ferocious gaze.