a tender embrace
1embrace — 01. The old woman [embraced] each of her grandchildren as they arrived. 02. People around the world have turned against their communist regimes and [embraced] democracy. 03. Everyone cheered and [embraced] each other when the news was announced.… …
2embrace — em|brace1 [ımˈbreıs] v [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: embracier, from brace two arms ] 1.) [I and T] to put your arms around someone and hold them in a friendly or loving way = ↑hug ▪ Jack warmly embraced his son. ▪ Maggie and Laura… …
3embrace — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ close, strong, tight, warm ▪ the comfort of her warm embrace ▪ comforting, gentle, loving …
4tender — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun (esp. BrE) ADJECTIVE ▪ highest, lowest ▪ successful ▪ competitive ▪ The contract was put out to competitive tender. ▪ …
5embrace — n. a loving, tender, warm; passionate; tight embrace * * * [ɪm breɪs] passionate tender tight embrace warm a loving …
6minor of tender years — Apparently, any minor; not the equivalent of child of tender years. As the expression is used in pleadings in various connections, as in answers of guardians ad litem appointed for minors in probate proceedings, it may embrace as well minors of… …
7Shuncho, Katsukawa — (1726 1793) (Japan); aka Shunsho, Katsukawa / Shuncho, Yushido / Toshien / Churinsha / Sanko / Shuncho, Kissado Woodblock printmaker. Specialized in portraying actors and beautiful women amid bucolic scenery, such as picnic scenes. Foremost… …
Dictionary of erotic artists: painters, sculptors, printmakers, graphic designers and illustrators
8ca|ress´ing|ly — ca|ress «kuh REHS», noun, verb, ressed or (Archaic or Poetic) rest, ress|ing. –n. 1. a touch showing affection; tender embrace or kiss: »The little boy was embarrassed by his aunt s caresses. 2. an expression of public regard or esteem; show of… …
9ca|ress´er — ca|ress «kuh REHS», noun, verb, ressed or (Archaic or Poetic) rest, ress|ing. –n. 1. a touch showing affection; tender embrace or kiss: »The little boy was embarrassed by his aunt s caresses. 2. an expression of public regard or esteem; show of… …
10ca|ress´a|ble — ca|ress «kuh REHS», noun, verb, ressed or (Archaic or Poetic) rest, ress|ing. –n. 1. a touch showing affection; tender embrace or kiss: »The little boy was embarrassed by his aunt s caresses. 2. an expression of public regard or esteem; show of… …