show tenderness

Example Sentences

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As well as the prickliness, you have a great ability to show tenderness in your work, I say.

From The Guardian • Mar. 27, 2021

Only towards children does he show tenderness, and then he paints with a wonderful and varied charm.

From American Men of Mind by Stevenson, Burton Egbert

I longed for it because, aside from his fine speech, he was really quite important and had to show tenderness, anxiety, and determination during the time Romeo addressed him.

From Life on the Stage by Morris, Clara

But she was not the sort of woman to show tenderness or affection.

From The Land of Promise by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)

His words on the social question in the same letter show tenderness of feeling.

From Irish History and the Irish Question by Smith, Goldwin