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Caress: meaning, definitions and examples

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caress

 

[ kəˈrɛs ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

loving touch

To caress means to touch or stroke gently in a loving or tender way. It is an expression of affection or tenderness towards someone or something.

Synonyms

cuddle, fondle, pet, stroke

Examples of usage

  • She caressed his cheek lovingly.
  • The soft breeze caressed her face.
  • He caressed the cat's fur.
Context #2 | Noun

loving gesture

A caress is a gentle and loving touch or gesture, often expressing affection or intimacy.

Synonyms

caressing, fondling, gentle touch, stroking

Examples of usage

  • She felt his caress on her skin.
  • The caress of the sun on her face was comforting.
  • He whispered sweet nothings as he felt her caress.

Translations

Translations of the word "caress" in other languages:

🇵🇹 carícia

🇮🇳 पुचकारना

🇩🇪 Streicheln

🇮🇩 belaian

🇺🇦 пестити

🇵🇱 pieszczota

🇯🇵 愛撫 (aibu)

🇫🇷 caresse

🇪🇸 caricia

🇹🇷 okşama

🇰🇷 애무 (aemu)

🇸🇦 مداعبة (madaaʿaba)

🇨🇿 pohlazení

🇸🇰 pohladenie

🇨🇳 爱抚 (àifǔ)

🇸🇮 božanje

🇮🇸 klapp

🇰🇿 сипалау

🇬🇪 კოცნა (kotsna)

🇦🇿 nəvaziş

🇲🇽 caricia

Etymology

The word 'caress' originated from the French word 'caresse', which means 'to caress or stroke'. It entered the English language in the mid-17th century. The act of caressing has been a universal form of expressing affection and tenderness across cultures and time periods. The gentle touch of a caress is often associated with love, comfort, and intimacy.

See also: care, career, carefree, careful, carefully, carefulness, caregiver, caregiving, careless, carelessly, carelessness, caretaker, caretakers, caretaking, caring, caringly, overcareful, ultracareful, uncaring, uncaringly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,539, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.