tenderly

adverb

1. with tenderness; in a tender manner

   adv.all

   Examples

   Tenderly she placed her arms round him.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. In a tender manner; with tenderness; mildly; gently; softly; in a manner not to injure or give pain; with pity or affection; kindly.

   adverb

   Source: webster1913