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Definitions for Caress
[1] an act or gesture expressing affection, as an embrace or kiss, especially a light stroking or touching.
[2] to touch or pat gently to show affection.
[3] to touch, stroke, etc., lightly, as if in affection: The breeze caressed the trees.
[4] to treat with favor, kindness, etc.
[5] a gentle touch or embrace, esp one given to show affection
[6] (tr) to touch or stroke gently with affection or as with affection the wind caressed her face
Words related to Caress
fondle, nuzzle, pat, rub, clutch, graze, cuddle, kiss, massage, hug, pet, feel, stroke, embrace, endearment, squeeze, snuggle, petting, fondling, toy
Words nearby Caress
caregiver speech, careless, careline, caren, carer, caress, caressive, caret, caretaker, carew, careworn
Origin of Caress
1605–15; < French caresse < Italian carezza < Vulgar Latin *caritia, equivalent to Latin cār(us ) dear + -itia suffix of abstract nouns; cf. charity
Other words from Caress
ca·ress·a·ble , adjective
ca·ress·er , noun
ca·ress·ing·ly , adverb
un·ca·ressed , adjective
un·ca·ress·ing , adjective
un·ca·ress·ing·ly , adverb
Word origin for Caress
C17: from French caresse, from Italian carezza, from Latin cārus dear
Synonyms for Caress
cuddle, embrace, endearment, feel, fondling, hug, kiss, pat, pet, petting, snuggle, squeeze, stroke