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looked tenderly

[lʊkt ˈtɛndərli]
verb phrase
olhou com ternura
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.
Synonyms
gazed affectionatelyregarded warmlylooked lovinglyviewed gently
Antonyms
looked harshlystared coldlyglaredlooked angrily

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
olhou com ternura
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
olhou carinhosamente
slightly more casual, emphasizing affection
São Paulo
olhou com doçura
alternative expressing sweetness and gentleness
Portugal
olhou com ternura
same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

look someone in the eye
the look of love
tender loving care
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