Caress: meaning, definitions and examples
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caress
[ kəˈrɛs ]
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
Examples of usage
- She caressed his cheek lovingly.
- The soft breeze caressed her face.
- He caressed the cat's fur.
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
Word origin
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.