a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched); the best results are generally obtained by inserting the needle into the point of maximum tenderness; after taking a cold, rawness of the larynx and trachea come on
warm compassionate feelings
[ Syn: tenderheartedness ]
a positive feeling of liking; he had trouble expressing the affection he felt; the child won everyones heart; the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home
[ Syn: affection , affectionateness , fondness , heart , warmness , warmheartedness , philia ]
a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless)
[ Syn: softheartedness ]