tender adj.
1 kind and loving
VERBS be, feel, seem | become
ADV. very | almost Her expression became soft, almost tender. | quite
PREP. towards He felt tender and loving towards her.
2 soft and easy to cut/bite
VERBS be, seem | become
ADV. beautifully, very This meat is beautifully tender. | just Boil the potatoes in salted water until just tender. | almost | quite
3 painful when touched
VERBS be, feel, look The back of my neck feels very tender. | become
ADV. very | rather, slightly