Meaning
tenderness
In a sentence
Mi guarda sempre con tanta tenerezza.
He always looks at me with such tenderness.
Hai visto con quanta tenerezza parla al cane?
Did you see how tenderly she talks to the dog?
Non mostra mai tenerezza davanti agli altri.
He never shows tenderness in front of others.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tenerezza | feminine · singular |
| tenerezze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use tenerezza for affectionate softness or emotional warmth; dolcezza is broader and can also mean sweetness in taste or manner.
- Common in reactions: Che tenerezza! means 'How sweet/cute!' about people, animals, or touching situations.
- Often appears with fare: fare tenerezza = to make someone feel tender affection or pity, depending on context.