1. to gaze or direct one's eyes at someone or something in a soft, gentle, affectionate, or loving manner
She looked tenderly at her newborn baby.
Ela olhou com ternura para seu bebê recém-nascido.
2. to regard someone with warmth, compassion, or affection through one's gaze
He looked tenderly into her eyes.
Ele olhou com ternura nos olhos dela.