They have shown each other kindness so there is "a real tenderness in their friendship".

But he has worked hard to develop an effective half-voice and at times a real tenderness.

It's great to feel real tenderness, to feel warmth without ulterior desire.

Contemptuous, patronizing, mocking, to the end; with no real tenderness in them for her, ever.

In a fleeting second she became a helpless, bluffing little girl in his thoughts, and he was able to feel real tenderness toward her.

It was a farewell of infinite complexity, yet real tenderness.

"There's a real tenderness to Nick that can be embarrassing for an actor to show," he said.

And he recalled how she had looked at him, a real tenderness and concern in her face, as if the thing really were alive.

There was a real tenderness, a moment I'll really treasure forever.

She'd never felt real tenderness for a man.