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caress
The definition of a caress is a soft, gentle and loving touch.
(noun)When a mother strokes her babies cheek, this is an example of a caress.
To caress is to stroke gently and lovingly.
(verb)When you gently stroke someones cheek, this is an example of a caress.
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See caress in Webster's New World College Dictionary
transitive verb
- to touch or stroke lovingly or gently; also, to embrace or kiss: often used figuratively, as of a voice or music
- to treat kindly or affectionately
Origin: Fr caresser < It carezzare; ult. < L carus, dear: see charity
noun
an affectionate touch or gesture, as a kiss, embrace, etc.
Related Forms:
- caresser noun
- caressingly adverb
- caressive adjective
- caressively adverb
See caress in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
A gentle touch or gesture of fondness, tenderness, or love.
transitive verb ca·ressed, ca·ress·ing, ca·ress·es - To touch or stroke in an affectionate or loving manner.
- To touch or move as if with a caress: soft music that caressed the ears.
- To treat fondly, kindly, or favorably; cherish.
Origin:
Origin: French caresse
Origin: , from Italian carezza
Origin: , from caro, dear
Origin: , from Latin cārus; see kā- in Indo-European roots
.Related Forms:
- ca·ressˈer noun
- ca·ressˈing·ly adverb
- ca·resˈsive adjective
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