tender
/ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/adjective
Hurting or feeling sore when touched.
Example sentence
- “The bruise on my arm is still tender.”
Also means gentle and loving ('a tender moment') and, of meat, easy to cut, the opposite of tough.
Related words
bitterHaving a sharp, harsh flavor, like strong coffee or dark chocolate.crunchyMaking a crisp sound when bitten or pressed, as certain foods do when eaten.brunchA late-morning meal that replaces both breakfast and lunch and usually mixes dishes from each.leftoverFood that was not finished at a meal and is kept to be eaten later.appetizerA small dish served at the start of a meal, before the main course.organicDescribing food that is grown without artificial chemicals such as synthetic pesticides or fertilisers, often with official certification.