tender
/ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/adjective
Sensitive or painful to the touch.
Example sentence
- “tender plants; tender flesh; tender fruit”
Related words
bitterHaving an acrid taste (usually from a basic substance).crunchyLikely to crunch, especially with reference to food when it is eaten.brunchA meal eaten later in the day than breakfast and earlier than lunch, and often consisting of typical foods from both of those meals.leftoverRemaining after a meal is complete or eaten for a later meal or snack.appetizerA small, light, and usually savory first course in a meal.organicOf food or food products, grown in an environment free from artificial agrichemicals, and possibly certified by a regulatory body.