ongoingtenderness
nounUK /ˌɒnˈɡəʊɪŋ ˈtɛndənəs/
US /ˌɑːnˈɡoʊɪŋ ˈtɛndərnəs/
A gentle, caring feeling that keeps going and never stops.
The ongoingtenderness between the old couple was clear to everyone who saw them.
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2. A soft, sore feeling in a body part that does not go away.
The doctor checked the ongoingtenderness in his knee after the long run.
3. A continuing gentle way of treating someone or something with care.
Her ongoingtenderness toward the stray cats made the whole neighborhood smile.
4. A steady, loving attention that lasts over a long time.
The ongoingtenderness in his letters showed how much he missed his family.