To caress someone or something means to stroke it gently in a loving or affectionate manner. Don't you love to caress the soft fur of your pet hamster or cat?
An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.
Noun
a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it); "he showered her with caresses"; "soft music was a fond caress"; "the caresses of the breeze played over his face"
Verb
touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner; "He caressed her face"; "They caressed in the back seat of the taxi"
n.
An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection;
an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.
n.
To treat with tokens of fondness, affection, or kindness;
to touch or speak to in a loving or endearing manner; to fondle.
Caress
Wooed her with his soft caresses.
He exerted himself to win by indulgence and caresses the hearts of all who were under his command.
Caress
The lady caresses the rough bloodhoun.
An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.
To treat with tokens of fondness, affection, or kindness; to touch or speak to in a loving or endearing manner; to fondle.
Usage Examples
In dreams the truth is learned that all good works are done in the absence of a caress.
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Other Usage ExamplesJust as a mother finds pleasure in taking her little child on her lap, there to feed and caress him, in like manner our loving God shows His fondness for His beloved souls who have given themselves entirely to Him and have placed all their hope in His goodness.