caressing

kəˈrɛsɪŋ
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Translation of caressing into German,

Noun

1.

physical touch

gentle and loving touch or stroke
  • The cat enjoyed the caressing of its fur.Die Katze genoss das Streicheln ihres Fells.
2.

affectionate play

affectionate interaction without sexual intent
  • Their relationship was full of caressing and laughter.Ihre Beziehung war voller Zärtlichkeiten und Lachen.

Adjective

1.

emotion

expressing warmth and tenderness
  • The caressing words made him feel loved.Die zärtlichen Worte ließen ihn sich geliebt fühlen.
2.

gentle touch

touching in a gentle and loving way
  • The mother had a caressing hand on her baby's back.Die Mutter hatte eine zärtliche Hand auf dem Rücken ihres Babys.
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Synonyms and analogies of caressing in English

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.
caress
kəˈrɛs
Verb
tr.
1.

gentle touch

touch or stroke gently and lovingly
streicheln liebkosen
  • He caressed her face softly..Er streichelte sanft ihr Gesicht
2.

emotional effect

affect emotionally as if with a gentle touch
  • The music caressed her soul.Die Musik berührte ihre Seele.
Noun

affection

gentle touch showing love or care
  • She felt his caress on her cheek.Sie spürte seine Zärtlichkeit auf ihrer Wange.

Translations of "caressing" in Context ordered by category and frequency

streicheln

Owners of this nickname are very kind and caressing towards their masters.

Besitzer dieses Spitznamens sind sehr nett und streicheln ihren Herren gegenüber.

zärtlichadj.

I was coquettish, as charming as with a man, alternately caressing and severe.

Ich war kokett und verführerisch wie gegen einen Mann, zärtlich und niederträchtig.

sanftadj.

The caressing light of dawn filled the room with a gentle glow.

Das sanfte Morgenlicht erfüllte den Raum mit einem zarten Schein.

streichelndadj.

High or low, violent or caressing, it is a natural power.

Hoch oder tief, heftig oder streichelnd, ist es eine natürliche Kraft.

umschmeicheltadj.

The impulsive flame is caressing dangerously the charming shell mermaid.

Die impulsive Flamme umschmeichelt gefährlich die anmutige Muschelnixe.

liebevolladj.

The dog nudged her leg in a caressing way, seeking affection.

Der Hund stupste liebevoll ihr Bein an und suchte nach Zuneigung.

dasStreichelnnn.

Pausing to feel the caressing of the sea on your feet.

Das Streicheln des Meeres an den Füßen...

dieLiebkosungnf.

Stroking her hair is another wonderful caressing gesture.

Ihr durch die Haare zu streicheln ist eine weitere wundervolle Liebkosung.

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caressing: Examples and translations in context

Bulma put her arm on his torso and started caressing it.

Bulma legte ihren Arm auf seine Brust und begann sie zu streicheln.

However, caressing them with love and a friendly approach is very welcome.

Liebevolles Streicheln und freundliche Ansprache sind hingegen sehr willkommen.

Touch it like you're caressing a baby's head.

Als würdest du den Kopf eines Babys streicheln.

Start caressing her gently with your other hand.

Beginne, sie ganz sanft mit der anderen Hand zu streicheln.

Stroking her hair is another wonderful caressing gesture.

Ihr durch die Haare zu streicheln ist eine weitere wundervolle Liebkosung.

Pausing to feel the caressing of the sea on your feet.

Das Streicheln des Meeres an den Füßen...

Try holding one of their hands and caressing it lightly with your hand.

Versuch, eine ihrer Hände zu halten und sie leicht mit deiner zu streicheln.

The caressing sunlight filtered through the trees, casting a warm glow.

Das zärtliche Sonnenlicht fiel durch die Bäume und warf einen warmen Schein.

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