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Caressed: meaning, definitions and examples

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caressed

 

[ kəˈrɛst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action of touching

Caressed is the past tense of caress, which means to touch or stroke someone gently in a loving or affectionate manner. This act often conveys warmth, tenderness, and care, typically in a romantic or nurturing context.

Synonyms

embracing, hugging, petting, stroking

Examples of usage

  • She caressed the kitten softly.
  • He caressed her face lovingly.
  • The mother caressed her child's hair.
  • The breeze caressed my skin on a warm day.

Translations

Translations of the word "caressed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acariciado

🇮🇳 लाड़ करना

🇩🇪 gestreichelt

🇮🇩 dibelai

🇺🇦 погладжений

🇵🇱 pogłaskany

🇯🇵 撫でられた (なでられた)

🇫🇷 caressé

🇪🇸 acariciado

🇹🇷 okşanmış

🇰🇷 어루만져진

🇸🇦 مدلل

🇨🇿 pohladěný

🇸🇰 pohladkaný

🇨🇳 抚摸过的 (fǔmōguò de)

🇸🇮 pohanjen

🇮🇸 klappaður

🇰🇿 сыйлаған

🇬🇪 მოწვდილი (mots'v'dili)

🇦🇿 sığallanan

🇲🇽 acariciado

Word origin

The word 'caress' comes from the Middle French 'caresser', which is derived from 'carèsse', meaning ‘to touch or stroke gently.’ This term was adopted into English in the 17th century. The root of 'caresse' can be traced back to the Latin word 'caritia', which means 'dearness' or 'affection.' Over the years, 'caress' has maintained its sentimental and affectionate connotation, commonly embodying tender and gentle touch in various relational contexts. The evolution of the term reflects the universality of touching as a form of expressing affection across cultures and time periods.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,389, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.