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[ kuh-res ] / kəˈrɛs / SEE SYNONYMS FOR caress ON THESAURUS.COM
nounan act or gesture expressing affection, as an embrace or kiss, especially a light stroking or touching. verb (used with object)to touch or pat gently to show affection. to touch, stroke, etc., lightly, as if in affection: The breeze caressed the trees. to treat with favor, kindness, etc. Origin of caress1605–15; <French caresse<Italian carezza<Vulgar Latin *caritia, equivalent to Latin cār(us) dear + -itia suffix of abstract nouns; cf. charity SYNONYMS FOR caressSEE SYNONYMS FOR caress ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM caressca·ress·a·ble, adjectiveca·ress·er, nounca·ress·ing·ly, adverbun·ca·ressed, adjective un·ca·ress·ing, adjectiveun·ca·ress·ing·ly, adverb Words nearby caressCarême, Caren, care package, care plan, carer, caress, caressive, caret, caretaker, Carew, careworn Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for caressBut they looked really into each other—they held hands and kissed, and I saw Chris caress her cheek. Why Did Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin Split Six Days After Closing On A $14M Mansion?|Melissa Leon|March 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST Free traders get up and fetch the bottle of scotch so that they can at least caress the neck. Debate Liveblogging|Megan McArdle|October 17, 2012|DAILY BEAST He lets her stare deep into his eyes, clasp his hands for meaningful conversation, caress his face, and even lean in for a kiss. John McCain & More Politicos’ Comedy Sitcom Cameo Wins & Fails (VIDEO)|Kevin Fallon|September 21, 2012|DAILY BEAST Get your hands in there again, making sure to caress the chicken and get it covered up in those juices. How to Cook 'Ghetto Gourmet'|The Daily Beast|December 8, 2009|DAILY BEAST
His humour is merely whimsical; his smile is almost a caress. Shelburne Essays, Third Series|Paul Elmer More The caress in her words, the warm touch of her cheek, her heart beating against his, all made his happiness complete. The Iron Furrow|George C. Shedd The one caress he permitted himself was to lay his arm lightly on her shoulder when they sat side by side. The Song of Songs|Hermann Sudermann The woman threw back her head and closed her eyes, every nerve throbbing felinely under the caress she loved. The Return of the Prodigal|May Sinclair Entering, she approached the coat and put her hand against it in a sort of caress. The Mystery of Evelin Delorme|Albert Bigelow Paine
British Dictionary definitions for caress
nouna gentle touch or embrace, esp one given to show affection verb(tr) to touch or stroke gently with affection or as with affectionthe wind caressed her face Derived forms of caresscaresser, nouncaressingly, adverbWord Origin for caressC17: from French caresse, from Italian carezza, from Latin cārus dear Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to caressfondle, nuzzle, pat, rub, clutch, graze, cuddle, kiss, massage, hug, pet, feel, stroke, embrace, endearment, squeeze, snuggle, petting, fondling, toy |