caress

noun
UK: /kəˈres/
US: /kəˈres/

  1. A gentle and loving touch.

    1. Her soft caress made the baby smile.
    2. The gentle caress of the warm breeze calmed her anxieties and eased her mind.

  2. An act of showing affection or love.

    1. She gave him a light caress on the cheek.
    2. The musician's caress of the strings brought forth a melody of deep emotion.

Synonyms

cuddle fondle embrace pat stroke
caress transitive-verb

  1. To touch someone or something gently and lovingly.

    1. He likes to caress her hair.
    2. The mother would caress her child every time that she feels sick.

  2. To treat or handle something with great care.

    1. She caress the antique with great care.
    2. The sculptor caressed the marble, shaping it with patience and artistic vision.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "caress" in English means: A gentle and loving touch., An act of showing affection or love..

The phonetic transcription of "caress" is /kəˈres/ in British English and /kəˈres/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "caress": cuddle, fondle, embrace, pat, stroke.

Example usage of "caress": "Her soft caress made the baby smile.". More examples on the page.