| 释义 |
caˈressing, vbl. n. and ppl. a.
[f. caress v.]
A. vbl. n. The action of the verb caress.
B. ppl. a. That caresses; fondling, endearing.
1665J. Spencer Prophecies 69 In caressing of Christ by some pretty attributes. a1774Goldsm. tr. Scarron's Com. Rom. (1775) I. 153 The same civility and caressing expressions. 1855Macaulay Hist. Eng. IV. 441 His caressing manners.
Hence caˈressingly adv., in a caressing manner.
1834Mrs. Hemans in Blackw. Mag. XXXV. 634 A bright rill wound Caressingly about the holy ground. a1845Hood Cupid Greyb., Passing his hand caressingly over her curls. |