tenderhearted

/ ˌtɛndəˈhɑːtɪd /

adjective

1. having a compassionate, kindly, or sensitive disposition

Derived Forms

• ˌtenderˈheartedness, noun
• ˌtenderˈheartedly, adverb

Example Sentences

Holmes plays Arthur Miller's toughened-yet-tenderhearted ingénue, Ann Deever, in a revival of the playwright's first big success.

From The Daily Beast

"That's a consolation for you at all events," said the Tenderhearted Oysterman, in a mocking voice.

From Project Gutenberg

As she did so, Grif caught the stone heart which the Tenderhearted Oysterman had compelled her to place round her neck.

From Project Gutenberg

Everybody liked him--everybody except the Tenderhearted Oysterman.

From Project Gutenberg

And there's the Tenderhearted Oysterman, he treads like a cat.

From Project Gutenberg

"Alice her name is," said the Tenderhearted Oysterman, sneeringly.

From Project Gutenberg