D'attendrissement (en. Of tenderness)
/d‿atɑ̃dʁisəmɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Feeling of soft emotion provoked by a touching situation.
The film evoked a great tenderness among the viewers.
Le film a suscité un grand d'attendrissement chez les spectateurs.
State of a person moved by something tender.
His gaze conveyed a deep tenderness.
Son regard exprimait un profond d'attendrissement.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'attendrir' with the suffix '-issement'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to show tenderness
To show tender or touching emotions.
faire preuve d'attendrissement
to feel a tenderness
To feel a soft emotion in response to a situation.
éprouver un d'attendrissement
palpable tenderness
An obvious and visible tenderness.
d'attendrissement palpable
Related Words
to soften
To make tender, to move.
attendrir
tender
Someone who is affectionate, benevolent.
tendre
sensitivity
Ability to feel emotions.
sensibilité
Slang Meanings
To be moved to tears.
That passage from the book put me in a state of tenderness.
Ce passage du livre m'a mis dans un état d'attendrissement.
To be touched by something cute.
That little dog provoked a huge tenderness in me.
Ce petit chien a provoqué un énorme d'attendrissement en moi.