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Definition of caressing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
physical touchgentle and loving touch or stroke
- The cat enjoyed the caressing of its fur.
2.
affectionate playaffectionate interaction without sexual intent
- Their relationship was full of caressing and laughter.
Adjective
1.
emotionexpressing warmth and tenderness
- The caressing words made him feel loved.
2.
gentle touchtouching in a gentle and loving way
- The mother had a caressing hand on her baby's back.
Origin of caressing
Latin, carus (dear) + -ing (action)
Terms with caressing included in their meaning
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touch
characterized by a gentle caressing motion
tender touch
the act of touching or caressing tenderly
romantic activity
act of kissing and caressing in a romantic way
touch
related to gentle stroking or caressing
affectionate behavior
engage in amorous embracing, kissing, and caressing
Examples of caressing in a sentence
The baby's caressing was soothing to the mother. The gentle caressing of the kitten calmed her. He missed the caressing of his mother's hand. Her caressing voice soothed the crying baby. The caressing breeze was a welcome relief. She felt a caressing breeze on her face.
His voice had a caressing tone that calmed everyone.
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- French:caresses, tendre, ...
- German:Streicheln, zärtlich, ...
- Italian:carezze, carezzevole, ...
- Spanish:caricia, acariciador, ...
- Portuguese:carinho, carinhoso, ...
- Chinese:抚摸, 温柔的, ...
- Japanese:撫で, 優しい, ...
- Arabic:مُداعَبَة, حَنُون, ...
- Hebrew:לִטּוּף, מְלַטֵּף, ...
- Russian:ласка, ласковый, ...
- Ukrainian:погладжування, ніжний, ...
- Hindi:प्यार भरा स्पर्श, कोमल, ...
Definition of caress - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
gentle touchtouch or stroke gently and lovingly
- He caressed her face softly..
2.
emotional effectaffect emotionally as if with a gentle touch
- The music caressed her soul.
Noun
affectiongentle touch showing love or care
- She felt his caress on her cheek.
Origin of caress
Latin, carus (dear)
Examples of caress in a sentence
He caressed the old book's cover with reverence. The gentle words caressed his troubled mind. Her voice caressed the audience, leaving them in awe. The baby's caress was soft and gentle. A mother's caress can soothe any pain.
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- French:caresser, caresse, ...
- German:streicheln, Zärtlichkeit, ...
- Italian:accarezzare, carezza, ...
- Spanish:acariciar, caricia, ...
- Portuguese:acariciar, carícia, ...
- Chinese:抚摸, 爱抚, ...
- Japanese:優しく撫でる, 優しい触れ合い, ...
- Arabic:دَاعَبَ, مُداعَبَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְלַטֵּף, לִיטּוּף, ...
- Russian:гладить, прикосновение, ...
- Ukrainian:пестити, ласка, ...
- Hindi:सहलाना, सहलाहट, ...
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