tenderly
adverbUK /ˈtendəli/
US /ˈtendərli/
In a soft and gentle way.
She held the baby tenderly in her arms.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. In a way that shows deep love or care.
He tenderly kissed her goodnight.
3. In a careful way that avoids hurting someone or something.
The nurse tenderly cleaned the wound.
4. In a way that is full of sad or warm feeling.
She spoke tenderly about her childhood home.